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R8 XWU

2007 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

98,997 mi
Last recorded98,997 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 XWU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 98,997 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 95,022 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 91,658 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 87,489 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 82,506 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 79,521 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 77,205 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 77,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 72,503 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,984 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,728 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 53,530 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,061 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,755 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 40,524 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,609 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Nov 2011 27,179 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 20,581 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 XWU is a 2007 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

R8 XWU is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is R8 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 XWU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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