2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Audi R8 MOT pass rate and common faults

138 MOT tests in 2024. 91.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time91.3%
Failed or needed repairs8.7%
Typical mileage at test16,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 138 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    8 marked dangerous
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.4%
  4. Headlamp aim: too far to the left0.7%
  5. Registration plates: missing0.7%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.7%
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    1 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    1 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Suspension2.2%
  3. Lights & electrics1.4%
  4. Number plates & VIN1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.1%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.9%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.2%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2019 Audi R8?

In 2024, 91.3% of 2019 Audi R8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 138 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Audi R8?

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

Is the 2019 Audi R8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).