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GH53 VSS

2007 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,247 mi
Last recorded73,247 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH53 VSS
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 73,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 71,972 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 69,858 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 65,185 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 56,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 49,342 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 43,594 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight perished in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 40,481 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,059 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 18,018 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 17,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 17,536 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front wipers smearing screen

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 15,268 miles

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

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

All tyres cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2013 12,514 miles

All 4 Tyres starting to perish / split

Pass 19 Jan 2012 10,423 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 6,389 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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GH53 VSS is a 2007 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GH53 VSS, 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 GH53 VSS registered?

GH53 VSS is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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