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R8 XVU

2007 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,092 mi
Last recorded61,092 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 XVU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 61,092 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 59,966 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 58,781 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 58,241 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 58,240 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 56,778 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 54,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 54,982 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 53,223 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake pads obscured by brake caliper

Pass 31 Jan 2019 48,707 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 48,701 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 46,897 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 43,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 38,923 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 34,858 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,398 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,774 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,302 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,153 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,117 miles

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 XVU is a 2007 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R8 XVU registered?

R8 XVU is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is R8 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 XVU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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