2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Audi R8 MOT pass rate and common faults

250 MOT tests in 2024. 94.4% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time94.4%
Failed or needed repairs5.6%
Typical mileage at test19,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 250 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    10 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    2 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plates: missing0.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    1 marked dangerous
  7. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush0.4%
  8. Washers: not working0.4%
  9. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.4%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    3 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.8%
  2. Suspension2.0%
  3. Number plates & VIN1.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%
  5. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.6%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.4%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.0%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.6%

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 2018 Audi R8?

In 2024, 94.4% of 2018 Audi R8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 250 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Audi R8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).