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542 BNX

2007 Audi R8

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,213 mi
Last recorded66,213 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration542 BNX
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 66,213 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 60,546 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 58,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 53,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 48,551 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 46,557 miles

brake warning on dash

Pass 18 Oct 2018 44,070 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 44,005 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 42,148 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 42,143 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 38,215 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,612 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,327 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 23,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,289 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 11,440 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 8,546 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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542 BNX is a 2007 Audi R8 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 542 BNX, 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 542 BNX registered?

542 BNX is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is 542 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 542 BNX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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