AUDI R8 MOT pass rate
95.0% of 12,707 AUDI R8 MOT tests pass.
The R8 passes its MOT 95.0% of the time — well above the average across all AUDI models, which sits at 84.5%.
The AUDI R8 passes its MOT 95.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 97.5% at 0–3 years to 90.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 97.5% | 157 | 11,065 miles |
| 3–6 years | 97.0% | 1,941 | 17,123 miles |
| 6–10 years | 96.6% | 5,179 | 27,722 miles |
| 10–15 years | 94.4% | 3,201 | 39,386 miles |
| 15+ years | 90.3% | 2,229 | 55,024 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 35.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 35.3% | Not working |
| Suspension | 22.7% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Tyres | 20.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Identification of the vehicle | 17.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Brakes | 14.5% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 6.9% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.6% | Ineffective |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 0.9% | Fixing missing |
Related AUDI models
- AUDI A3 — 82.2% pass rate
- AUDI A4 — 80.0% pass rate
- AUDI A1 — 82.9% pass rate
- AUDI A5 — 85.0% pass rate
- AUDI Q3 — 87.6% pass rate
- AUDI A6 — 85.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the AUDI R8?
- 95.0% of AUDI R8 MOT tests pass, based on 12,707 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the AUDI R8?
- The most common reason the AUDI R8 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 35.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the AUDI R8's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the AUDI service history guide for how to check and keep one.