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VA57 CTV

2007 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,887 mi
Last recorded42,887 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 CTV
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 42,887 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 42,393 miles

Undertray's fitted

Pass 8 May 2024 41,943 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 41,930 miles

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

Undertray's fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2022 41,375 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 40,542 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cracking (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2021 40,542 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cracking (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2020 39,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn to indicator , 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn to wear indicator, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle protection trims fitted, poor visability of vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2020 39,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn to indicator , 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn to wear indicator, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle protection trims fitted, poor visability of vehicle

Pass 2 Jan 2019 38,394 miles

Full body undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,561 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wiper has a slight smear

Pass 21 Nov 2013 27,326 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 25,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 25,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 21,117 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre has cuts in inner sidewall but not down to cords

Pass 14 Dec 2010 17,595 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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VA57 CTV is a 2007 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VA57 CTV, 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 VA57 CTV registered?

VA57 CTV is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is VA57 CTV safe to buy?

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