2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Audi R8 MOT pass rate and common faults

227 MOT tests in 2024. 95.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

143Well above average
Passed first time95.6%
Failed or needed repairs4.4%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 227 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working1.3%
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    3 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  6. Suspension arm: insecurely attached0.4%
  7. Anti-roll bars - linkage: insecurely attached0.4%
  8. Position lamp: not working0.4%
  9. Catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics2.2%
  2. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  3. Suspension1.8%
  4. Tyres0.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  6. Brakes0.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.7%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.3%

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 2013 Audi R8?

In 2024, 95.6% of 2013 Audi R8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 227 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Audi R8?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Audi R8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 143, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).