Audi R8
MOT data from 11,652 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 95.3%. Average mileage at test: 33,960 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 112 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 91 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 73 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 52 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 49 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 26 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 19 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 18 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 18 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 16 |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 587 | 91.7% | |
| Top failures: an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | |||
| 2008 | 1,133 | 91.1% | |
| Top failures: an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2009 | 640 | 93.4% | |
| Top failures: an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2010 | 653 | 93.4% | |
| Top failures: an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2011 | 736 | 94.8% | |
| Top failures: an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2012 | 359 | 89.7% | |
| Top failures: an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2013 | 647 | 97.7% | |
| Top failures: number plate showing an incorrect registration, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2014 | 570 | 97.5% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | |||
| 2015 | 652 | 95.6% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | |||
| 2016 | 2,283 | 97.5% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | |||
| 2017 | 1,030 | 95% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2018 | 895 | 97.1% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged, number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | |||
| 2019 | 555 | 95.5% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2020 | 632 | 98.4% | |
| Top failures: a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged, number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | |||
| 2021 | 280 | 95% | |
| Top failures: number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, number plate showing an incorrect registration, any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
12,729 mi
Median
16,591 mi
75th percentile
41,668 mi
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