RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Audi R8 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·12,280 DVSA tests·2024
Across 12,280 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 96% of Audi R8 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and visibility.
96%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 97% of peers
+23.2 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
3,421 tests · fleet 85%
95%
8 to 12 years
4,836 tests · fleet 73%
96%
13 years and older
4,023 tests · fleet 61%
90%
Where the R8 fails
Suspension99
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres100
Lights & electrics100
Holds up better on steering, visibility, brakes.
Share of 8 to 12 years Audi R8 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Audi R8 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Audi R8 holds up well for its age: 96% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 97% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Audi R8?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Audi R8 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 95%; 8 to 12 years, 96%; and 13 years and older, 90%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Audi R8 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Audi R8 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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