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R8 XSW

2007 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,776 mi
Last recorded86,776 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 XSW
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 86,776 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 86,121 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 86,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 84,287 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 84,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 78,749 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 77,639 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm approx. - sensor wire touching disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear - outer's 2-3mm, inner's 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs lipped

auxiliary drive belt stress cracked

engine cover struts weak

slight oil leak to front of engine

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 17 Feb 2020 76,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall - also smooth on very inner edge, almost smooth on very outer - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm and sensor wire touching disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear - outers 2-3mm, inners 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs lipped

auxiliary drive belt stress cracked

engine cover struts weak

slight engine oil leak to front of engine

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 61,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 61,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 45,255 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,371 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 35,328 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,717 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 28,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 20,317 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 15,047 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 11,398 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 11,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi R8?

Based on 51,688 MOT tests across 5,185 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
1,984
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 601
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 403
fog lamp not working 360
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 269
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R8 XSW is a 2007 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Audi R8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 37,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi R8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 601 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R8 XSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi R8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Audi R8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R8 XSW registered?

R8 XSW is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 16 October 2007.

Is R8 XSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 XSW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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