AUDI R8 MOT Pass Rate
93.7% of 2,062 AUDI R8 MOT tests pass.
The R8 passes its MOT 93.7% of the time — well above the average across all AUDI models, which sits at 83.6%.
The AUDI R8 passes its MOT 93.7% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 97.2% at 3–6 years to 88.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (27) | 27 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 97.2% | 284 | 17,918 miles |
| 6–10 years | 92.8% | 736 | 27,559 miles |
| 10–15 years | 98.1% | 533 | 40,372 miles |
| 15+ years | 88.0% | 482 | 52,217 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI R8
The most common reason the AUDI R8 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 33.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 33.8% | not working |
| Tyres | 27.9% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Suspension | 21.4% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Visibility | 16.9% | not working |
| Brakes | 16.9% | ferrule excessively corroded |
| Identification of the vehicle | 9.1% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.5% | carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.6% | ineffective |
| Road Wheels | 1.9% | fixing missing |