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R8 SPU

2007 Audi R8

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,166 mi
Last recorded52,166 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 SPU
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 52,166 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,603 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 47,756 miles

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

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

corrosion to coolant pipes at rear

x1 rear reg plate lamp dull

Fail 13 Jan 2021 47,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to coolant pipes at rear

x1 rear reg plate lamp dull

Pass 30 Jan 2020 43,268 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 43,268 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 39,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,393 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 33,393 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2017 30,412 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 30,411 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 24,919 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 21,992 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 21,968 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 11,574 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 7,309 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 5,609 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 2,688 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 SPU is a 2007 Audi R8 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 R8 SPU, 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 R8 SPU registered?

R8 SPU is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 17 August 2007.

Is R8 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 SPU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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