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R8 YYM

2007 Audi R8

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,033 mi
Last recorded61,033 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Audi R837,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 YYM
MakeAudi
ModelR8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 61,033 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 58,297 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 58,295 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 55,413 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 55,408 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 54,222 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,997 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 51,997 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 51,887 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,953 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 36,978 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,946 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 27,972 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 24,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 24,754 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 24,746 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 21,658 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 15,904 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 11,537 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 YYM is a 2007 Audi R8 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R8 YYM, 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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R8 YYM is a 2007 Audi R8, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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