2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Audi R8 MOT pass rate and common faults

286 MOT tests in 2024. 86.4% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

148Well above average
Passed first time86.4%
Failed or needed repairs13.6%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 286 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working5.2%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.1%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.0%
  5. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.7%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.7%
  7. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    2 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics6.3%
  2. Brakes5.6%
  3. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  4. Suspension2.4%
  5. Number plates & VIN1.0%
  6. Tyres1.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Audi R8?

In 2024, 86.4% of 2009 Audi R8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 286 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Audi R8?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Audi R8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 148, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).