2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Audi R8 MOT pass rate and common faults

295 MOT tests in 2024. 92.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time92.9%
Failed or needed repairs7.1%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 295 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    5 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    9 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plates: missing0.3%
  6. Individual direction indicators: light intensity significantly reduced0.3%
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%
  9. Registration plates: inscription illegible0.3%
  10. Registration plates: insecure0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension2.7%
  2. Tyres2.7%
  3. Number plates & VIN1.7%
  4. Lights & electrics0.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.5%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.7%

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: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. 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 2017 Audi R8?

In 2024, 92.9% of 2017 Audi R8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 295 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Audi R8?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Audi R8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).