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Audi R8

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 4,163 cc

V7 POBMOT history

V7 POB is a grey petrol Audi R8 first used on 26 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,721 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 POB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
R8
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,163 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 POB was last recorded at 81,721 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,524 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,197 miles
Average per year
4,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,721 miles
  • 2025 – 80,524 miles
  • 2024 – 79,119 miles
  • 2023 – 78,128 miles
  • 2022 – 76,623 miles
  • 2021 – 74,618 miles
  • 2020 – 72,833 miles
  • 2019 – 70,450 miles
  • 2018 – 69,677 miles
  • 2017 – 68,191 miles
  • 2016 – 65,364 miles
  • 2015 – 54,652 miles
  • 2014 – 48,104 miles
  • 2013 – 45,392 miles
  • 2012 – 23,144 miles
  • 2011 – 18,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,721 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,721 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,721 miles
    Test number
    693330797889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,524 miles (+1,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,524 miles
    Test number
    598350074335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass79,119 miles (+991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,119 miles
    Test number
    734478343740
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted unable to inspect

  4. Pass78,128 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,128 miles
    Test number
    971328886602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,623 miles (+2,005)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,623 miles
    Test number
    641675562824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,618 miles (+1,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    744730416389
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted obscuring some under body components

  7. Pass72,833 miles (+2,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,833 miles
    Test number
    488681073487
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass70,450 miles (+773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,450 miles
    Test number
    255711804373
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  9. Pass69,677 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,677 miles
    Test number
    996807896031
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail69,677 miles (+18)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,677 miles
    Test number
    560568083597
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail69,659 miles (+1,468)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,659 miles
    Test number
    848490848917
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass68,191 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,191 miles
    Test number
    521011294377
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail68,190 miles (+2,826)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,190 miles
    Test number
    955894398152
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper area (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass65,364 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,364 miles
    Test number
    529768012020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,838 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,838 miles
    Test number
    732894919116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail62,830 miles (+8,178)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,830 miles
    Test number
    234686121816
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass54,652 miles (+6,548)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,652 miles
    Test number
    519817995082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,104 miles (+2,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,104 miles
    Test number
    499907104115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail45,392 miles (+22,248)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,392 miles
    Test number
    297954243371
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass23,144 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    23,144 miles
    Test number
    606785152343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,590 miles (+225)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    18,590 miles
    Test number
    598445102046
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteRear discs corroding

  22. Pass18,365 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    18,365 miles
    Test number
    475825831340
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs rusting

Questions about V7 POB

Does V7 POB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 POB is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 POB?
The MOT on V7 POB is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 POB done?
V7 POB was recorded at 81,721 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 4,333 miles a year.
Has V7 POB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 POB has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on V7 POB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V7 POB find?
V7 POB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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