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CAR 78R

2007 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,923 mi
Last recorded76,923 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAR 78R
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 76,923 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 76,205 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2023 76,044 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 71,625 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 71,256 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 69,009 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 67,077 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 63,405 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 60,451 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,700 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 59,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,670 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 45,626 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 45,626 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 35,846 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 35,846 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 34,615 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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CAR 78R is a 2007 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CAR 78R, 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 CAR 78R registered?

CAR 78R is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is CAR 78R safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAR 78R shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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