Audi R8 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 12,280 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the R8 tends to fail
Share of Audi R8 cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, visibility, brakes.
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).