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Audi R8 MOT pass rate and common problems

91.5% of Audi R8s passed the 2024 MOT (based on 3,866 first tests): 90.3% at the first attempt and 1.2% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 69% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 30.8 (95% CI 27.9–33.9; 100 = normal).

Audi R8 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate91.5%incl. 1.2% fixed at the test centre20243866
Passed at the first attempt90.3%all first tests20243866
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 27.9–33.9)30.8index100 = normal for its age · rank 36 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20243866
Biggest excess: Identification of the vehicle1.8per 1000.4 same-age2019–202421882
Dangerous defects3.2per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202421882
Advisory items50.4per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202421882
strip · Audi R8 · MOT Risk Index · 30.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Audi R8. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 36 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 30 and 40 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Audi R8 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank36of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20243866
Best rank within its 95% interval30rankother models held where they are20243866
Worst rank within its 95% interval40rankother models held where they are20243866

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 22.7 to 30.8 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on an Audi R8 MOT, and how often?

Audi R8 MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 3.7 per 100 tests, against 17.3 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 21,882).

bar · Audi R8 · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 3.7 vs 17.3 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.7per 10017.32019–2024803
Tyres3.1per 1009.22019–2024670
Brakes3per 10011.32019–2024654
Suspension2.9per 10015.52019–2024636
Visibility2.4per 1007.82019–2024531
Identification of the vehicle1.8per 1000.42019–2024389

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,882 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Audi R8 compare with cars of the same age?

At every age shown, the Audi R8 is at or below same-age cars of comparable models on tyres, brakes and suspension; for example suspension at age 4: 1.1 failures per 100 tests, against 1.2 (2019–2024, n = 1,433).

bullet · Audi R8 · Tyres, age 3 · 3.1 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 3.1 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 0.1 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.4 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 2.8 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 0.3 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 1.1 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 2.2 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 0.3 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 33.1per 1004.22019–20241426
Brakes, age 30.1per 1001.82019–20241426
Suspension, age 30.4per 1000.62019–20241426
Tyres, age 42.8per 1004.52019–20241433
Brakes, age 40.3per 1002.42019–20241433
Suspension, age 41.1per 1001.22019–20241433
Tyres, age 52.2per 1005.12019–20241571
Brakes, age 50.3per 1003.12019–20241571
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 51.5per 1002.22019–20241571
Tyres, age 62.6per 1005.52019–20241644
Brakes, age 60.7per 1003.82019–20241644
Suspension, age 61.5per 1003.72019–20241644
Tyres, age 72.8per 1006.02019–20241550
Brakes, age 71.4per 1004.52019–20241550
Suspension, age 72.6per 1005.72019–20241550
Tyres, age 82.4per 1006.32019–20241536
Brakes, age 81.0per 1005.42019–20241536
Suspension, age 82.9per 1007.82019–20241536

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Audi R8's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Audi R8 advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is suspension: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 7.0% of the time.

funnel · Audi R8 · Suspension · 7.0 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 7 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension7.0% next failmedian model2019–20241186
Brakes6.5% next failmedian model2019–20241270
Tyres4.2% next failmedian model2019–20242134

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Audi R8 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Audi R8 MOTs flag tyres most: 22.6 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 21,882).

bar · Audi R8 · Tyres · 22.6 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres22.6per 10039.72019–20244941
Brakes13.7per 10034.72019–20242997
Suspension10per 10026.22019–20242193
Non-component advisories1.6per 1007.82019–2024348
Noise, emissions and leaks1.6per 1005.22019–2024341
Identification of the vehicle0.3per 1002.52019–202473

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,882 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on an Audi R8?

For Audi R8s aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 1.8% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 3,200).

bar · Audi R8 · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 3.0 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–2024663
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–2024663
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–2024663
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–2024663
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 77 cars)7.8% next fail2019–202477
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20243200
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–20243200
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20243200
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20243200
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20243200
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20243200
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243200
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20243200
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 452 cars)4.2% next fail2019–2024452
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 452 cars)2.2% next fail2019–2024452
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 452 cars)2.0% next fail2019–2024452
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 290 cars)4.8% next fail2019–2024290
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 290 cars)4.5% next fail2019–2024290
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 290 cars)2.8% next fail2019–2024290
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 290 cars)2.4% next fail2019–2024290
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–20242814
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20242814
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20242814
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–20242814
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20242814
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20242814
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20242814
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20242814
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20242814
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–2024538
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.8% next fail2019–2024538
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.6% next fail2019–2024538
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.4% next fail2019–2024538
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.9% next fail2019–2024538
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–2024538
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–2024538
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–2024538
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 422 cars)6.4% next fail2019–2024422
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 422 cars)5.5% next fail2019–2024422
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 422 cars)3.1% next fail2019–2024422
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 422 cars)2.4% next fail2019–2024422
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 422 cars)2.1% next fail2019–2024422
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 422 cars)2.1% next fail2019–2024422
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 422 cars)1.4% next fail2019–2024422
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 422 cars)1.4% next fail2019–2024422
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–20243126
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–20243126
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20243126
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20243126
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20243126
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–20243126
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–20243126
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20243126
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20243126
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–2024884
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–2024884
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.0% next fail2019–2024884
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–2024884
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.9% next fail2019–2024884
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–2024884
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–2024884
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–2024884
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–2024618
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–2024618
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–2024618
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.9% next fail2019–2024618
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.2% next fail2019–2024618
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–2024618
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–2024618
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–20242432
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–20242432
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20242432
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20242432
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20242432
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20242432
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20242432
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242432
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–2024848
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–2024848
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.0% next fail2019–2024848
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–2024848
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.5% next fail2019–2024848
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.1% next fail2019–2024848
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–2024848
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–2024556
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.0% next fail2019–2024556
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail3.6% next fail2019–2024556
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail3.1% next fail2019–2024556
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–2024556
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–2024556
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 405 cars)6.2% next fail2019–2024405
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 405 cars)2.2% next fail2019–2024405
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 405 cars)2.0% next fail2019–2024405
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 405 cars)1.5% next fail2019–2024405
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 405 cars)1.5% next fail2019–2024405
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 405 cars)1.2% next fail2019–2024405
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 157 cars)8.3% next fail2019–2024157
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 157 cars)5.7% next fail2019–2024157
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 157 cars)3.8% next fail2019–2024157
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 157 cars)3.2% next fail2019–2024157
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 108 cars)6.5% next fail2019–2024108
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 108 cars)6.5% next fail2019–2024108
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 108 cars)5.6% next fail2019–2024108
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 108 cars)4.6% next fail2019–2024108

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does an Audi R8 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Audi R8 gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 3.2 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 13.2 major and 2.5 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Audi R8 · Dangerous defects · 3.2 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 3.2 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects3.2per 10011.22019–202421882

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 21,882 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Audi R8 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Audi R8 go from 7.7% at age 3 (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 4.0–14.4%) to 13.0% at age 17 (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 9.4–17.6%), against 43.1% for all cars aged 17 (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 9.4–17.6%) (2024, n = 3,866).

line · Audi R8 · Age 3 (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 4.0–14.4%) · 7.7 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3 (rough estim: 7.7. Age 17 (rough esti: 13.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 4.0–14.4%)7.7% failed first time12.42024104
Age 4 (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 1.3–8.2%)3.3% failed first time13.12024121
Age 5 (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 5.0–14.5%)8.6% failed first time15.12024139
Age 6 (rough estimate: 257 tests, 95% interval 3.3–8.9%)5.5% failed first time17.52024257
Age 7 (rough estimate: 319 tests, 95% interval 4.6–10.2%)6.9% failed first time20.22024319
Age 8 (rough estimate: 336 tests, 95% interval 4.4–9.7%)6.6% failed first time23.32024336
Age 9 (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 4.2–11.4%)7.0% failed first time26.52024200
Age 10 (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 2.8–8.4%)4.9% failed first time30.12024244
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (rough estimate: 233 tests, 95% interval 2.7–8.3%)4.7% failed first time33.22024233
Age 12 (rough estimate: 174 tests, 95% interval 10.9–21.6%)15.5% failed first time35.72024174
Age 13 (rough estimate: 300 tests, 95% interval 8.5–15.8%)11.7% failed first time38.22024300
Age 14 (rough estimate: 332 tests, 95% interval 9.5–16.7%)12.7% failed first time40.42024332
Age 15 (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 10.2–18.2%)13.7% failed first time41.62024285
Age 1614.4% failed first time43.12024529
Age 17 (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 9.4–17.6%)13.0% failed first time43.12024262

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Audi R8 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Audi R8s fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 17, where they fail less often: 13.0% against 37.5% (2024, n = 262).

line · Audi R8 · Age 3 · 6.3 vs 10.8 · 2024
Age 3: 6.3. Age 17: 13.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 36.3% fail10.820241426
Age 47.5% fail12.320241433
Age 57% fail14.220241571
Age 67.8% fail16.120241644
Age 710.4% fail18.320241550
Age 810.1% fail20.620241536
Age 910.9% fail23.120241553
Age 1010.5% fail25.620241608
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1113.1% fail28.320241987
Age 1214.9% fail30.620242000
Age 1313.4% fail32.720241800
Age 1413.8% fail34.620241508
Age 1513.2% fail36.120241126
Age 1614.2% fail37.12024812
Age 1713.0% fail37.52024262

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi R8 years should I avoid?

The Audi R8 build year that fails most for its age is 2007: index 116.6 (95% CI 102.2–131.0) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 1,524).

bar · Audi R8 · Build year 2007 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 1,524 tests, 95% interval 102.2–131.0) · 116.6 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2007 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 1,524 tests, 95% interval 102.2–131.0)116.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241524
Build year 2008 (rough estimate: 3,371 tests, 95% interval 90.8–108.8)99.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243371
Build year 2009 (rough estimate: 1,460 tests, 95% interval 85.6–113.2)99.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241460
Build year 2010 (rough estimate: 1,378 tests, 95% interval 82.7–110.8)96.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241378
Build year 2011 (rough estimate: 914 tests, 95% interval 70.1–102.7)86.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024914
Build year 2012 (rough estimate: 353 tests, 95% interval 67.8–122.0)94.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024353

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix an Audi R8 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Audi R8 MOT: about £18 (up to about £34 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 3,866).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Audi R8 · Expected repair bill · 17.7 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill17.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue3866
Estimated range lower17.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue3866
Estimated range upper33.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue3866
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)5.2GBP expected contribution180price catalogue3866
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)5.2GBP expected contribution140price catalogue3866
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)4.5GBP expected contribution150price catalogue3866
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)2.8GBP expected contribution90price catalogue3866

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Audi R8 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Audi R8 and 5 as often or more. The Audi R8 has an MOT Risk Index of 30.8, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 3,866).

bar · Audi R8 · Audi R8 (this model) · 30.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Audi R8 (this model)30.8index100 = normal20243866
Aston Martin Vantage25.3index30.820244890
Bentley Bentayga25.3index30.820242747
Audi A845.5index30.8202411625
Bentley Continental27index30.8202414552
Porsche Cayman37.3index30.8202414370
Audi Q862.4index30.820244285
BMW M339.8index30.8202415820
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Jaguar F-Type43index30.8202414816

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Audi R8 normally do?

At age 16, the median Audi R8 had covered 50,261 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 33,919 to 63,715 miles (2024, n = 529).

line · Audi R8 · Age 3 median (rough estimate) · 10559 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median (roug: 10559. Age 17 P75 (rough : 67220. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median (rough estimate)10559miles2024104
Age 3 P25 (rough estimate)5475miles2024104
Age 3 P75 (rough estimate)16430miles2024104
Age 4 median (rough estimate)12702miles2024121
Age 4 P25 (rough estimate)8865miles2024121
Age 4 P75 (rough estimate)19943miles2024121
Age 5 median (rough estimate)15750miles2024139
Age 5 P25 (rough estimate)10467miles2024139
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P75 (rough estimate)24164miles2024139
Age 6 median (rough estimate)19179miles2024257
Age 6 P25 (rough estimate)12456miles2024257
Age 6 P75 (rough estimate)26602miles2024257
Age 7 median (rough estimate)22745miles2024319
Age 7 P25 (rough estimate)15903miles2024319
Age 7 P75 (rough estimate)30891miles2024319
Age 8 median (rough estimate)28430miles2024336
Age 8 P25 (rough estimate)19721miles2024336
Age 8 P75 (rough estimate)36820miles2024336
Age 9 median (rough estimate)27107miles2024200
Age 9 P25 (rough estimate)18215miles2024200
Age 9 P75 (rough estimate)37104miles2024200
Age 10 median (rough estimate)32547miles2024244
Age 10 P25 (rough estimate)21987miles2024244
Age 10 P75 (rough estimate)43787miles2024244
Age 11 median (rough estimate)33968miles2024233
Age 11 P25 (rough estimate)24962miles2024233
Age 11 P75 (rough estimate)43729miles2024233
Age 12 median (rough estimate)33080miles2024174
Age 12 P25 (rough estimate)21840miles2024174
Age 12 P75 (rough estimate)43711miles2024174
Age 13 median (rough estimate)34986miles2024300
Age 13 P25 (rough estimate)24028miles2024300
Age 13 P75 (rough estimate)48206miles2024300
Age 14 median (rough estimate)38957miles2024332
Age 14 P25 (rough estimate)27380miles2024332
Age 14 P75 (rough estimate)51685miles2024332
Age 15 median (rough estimate)46435miles2024285
Age 15 P25 (rough estimate)29964miles2024285
Age 15 P75 (rough estimate)60055miles2024285
Age 16 median50261miles2024529
Age 16 P2533919miles2024529
Age 16 P7563715miles2024529
Age 17 median (rough estimate)54688miles2024262
Age 17 P25 (rough estimate)38853miles2024262
Age 17 P75 (rough estimate)67220miles2024262

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Audi R8 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 10–14, 8.4% of Audi R8s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 12.3% of those with 40,000 to 70,000 miles (2024, n = 1,229). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Audi R8 · Age 6–9, <40k miles · 5.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, <40k miles5.8% failed first time2024952
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 6.9–16.7%)10.8% failed first time2024157
Age 10–14, <40k miles8.4% failed first time2024797
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 432 tests, 95% interval 9.5–15.7%)12.3% failed first time2024432
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 350 tests, 95% interval 6.3–12.3%)8.9% failed first time2024350
Age 15+, 40-70k miles16.2% failed first time2024536
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 10.4–21.3%)15.1% failed first time2024166

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Audi R8 last?

0.6% of Audi R8s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.1% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 131).

line · Audi R8 · 100,000 miles (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 0.5–0.7%) · 0.6 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles (rou: 0.6. 200,000 miles (rou: 0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 0.5–0.7%)0.6% of tested cars2024131
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 10 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0.1% of tested cars202410
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 1 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)0% of tested cars20241

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Audi R8 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Audi R8 index is 49.5, against 36.2 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 3,866).

slope · Audi R8 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 49.5 vs 36.2 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 36.2 vs 49.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index49.5index36.22019–20243866

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi R8 fuel fails its MOT less?

All Audi R8s tested were petrol: 9.7% failed first time (2024, n = 3,863).

bar · Audi R8 · Petrol · 9.7 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol9.7% fail first timeother fuels20243863

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Audi R8 fail its MOT most?

Audi R8 fails first-time MOTs most in Hull (HU): 18.8% against 11.0% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 101).

bar · Audi R8 · Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 12.4–27.5%) · 18.8 vs 9.7 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 12.4–27.5%)18.8% fail first time9.72024101
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 12.3–26.3%)18.3% fail first time9.72024115
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 12.6–23.0%)17.2% fail first time9.72024198
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 0.8–6.6%)2.3% fail first time9.72024130
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 1.5–9.5%)3.9% fail first time9.72024104
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 2.5–9.4%)4.9% fail first time9.72024163
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 165 tests, 95% interval 12.0–23.4%)17.0% fail first time9.72024165
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 12.1–22.5%)16.7% fail first time9.72024198
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 299 tests, 95% interval 12.3–20.6%)16.1% fail first time9.72024299
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 11.2–22.5%)16.1% fail first time9.72024162
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 10.7–22.8%)15.8% fail first time9.72024139
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 10.8–21.5%)15.4% fail first time9.72024175
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 11.0–20.9%)15.3% fail first time9.72024203
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 404 tests, 95% interval 11.9–18.9%)15.1% fail first time9.72024404
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 10.7–18.7%)14.2% fail first time9.72024295
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 271 tests, 95% interval 10.4–18.7%)14.0% fail first time9.72024271
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 10.3–18.5%)13.9% fail first time9.72024273
York (YO) (rough estimate: 245 tests, 95% interval 10.1–18.8%)13.9% fail first time9.72024245
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 9.0–20.1%)13.6% fail first time9.72024147
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 400 tests, 95% interval 10.5–17.2%)13.5% fail first time9.72024400
Guildford (GU)13.4% fail first time9.72024573
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 276 tests, 95% interval 9.9–17.9%)13.4% fail first time9.72024276
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 279 tests, 95% interval 9.8–17.7%)13.3% fail first time9.72024279
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 8.5–19.6%)13.1% fail first time9.72024145
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 9.5–17.3%)12.9% fail first time9.72024287
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 189 tests, 95% interval 8.7–18.2%)12.7% fail first time9.72024189
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 150 tests, 95% interval 8.3–18.9%)12.7% fail first time9.72024150
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 8.1–18.9%)12.5% fail first time9.72024144
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 7.7–19.6%)12.5% fail first time9.72024120
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 305 tests, 95% interval 9.2–16.6%)12.5% fail first time9.72024305
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 8.6–17.7%)12.4% fail first time9.72024201
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 8.4–17.9%)12.4% fail first time9.72024186
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 276 tests, 95% interval 9.0–16.7%)12.3% fail first time9.72024276
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 261 tests, 95% interval 8.8–16.8%)12.3% fail first time9.72024261
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 9.0–15.8%)12.0% fail first time9.72024358
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 310 tests, 95% interval 8.8–16.0%)11.9% fail first time9.72024310
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 279 tests, 95% interval 8.5–16.1%)11.8% fail first time9.72024279
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 7.9–17.3%)11.8% fail first time9.72024186
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 272 tests, 95% interval 8.5–16.1%)11.8% fail first time9.72024272
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 395 tests, 95% interval 8.6–14.9%)11.4% fail first time9.72024395
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 325 tests, 95% interval 8.4–15.3%)11.4% fail first time9.72024325
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 424 tests, 95% interval 8.6–14.7%)11.3% fail first time9.72024424
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 6.6–18.8%)11.3% fail first time9.72024106
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 231 tests, 95% interval 7.8–16.0%)11.3% fail first time9.72024231
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 206 tests, 95% interval 7.6–16.2%)11.2% fail first time9.72024206
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 218 tests, 95% interval 7.5–15.9%)11.0% fail first time9.72024218
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 7.7–15.4%)10.9% fail first time9.72024256
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 485 tests, 95% interval 8.5–14.0%)10.9% fail first time9.72024485
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 6.6–16.5%)10.6% fail first time9.72024151
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 191 tests, 95% interval 6.9–15.6%)10.5% fail first time9.72024191
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 7.0–15.3%)10.4% fail first time9.72024211
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 254 tests, 95% interval 7.1–14.6%)10.2% fail first time9.72024254
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 455 tests, 95% interval 7.7–13.2%)10.1% fail first time9.72024455
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 435 tests, 95% interval 7.6–13.3%)10.1% fail first time9.72024435
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 310 tests, 95% interval 7.1–13.8%)10% fail first time9.72024310
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 190 tests, 95% interval 6.5–15.1%)10% fail first time9.72024190
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 5.9–16.4%)10% fail first time9.72024130
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 5.7–17.0%)10% fail first time9.72024110
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 231 tests, 95% interval 6.7–14.5%)10.0% fail first time9.72024231
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 6.6–14.7%)9.9% fail first time9.72024211
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 334 tests, 95% interval 7.1–13.6%)9.9% fail first time9.72024334
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 5.3–16.8%)9.6% fail first time9.72024104
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 5.9–15.2%)9.6% fail first time9.72024157
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 5.9–14.8%)9.5% fail first time9.72024169
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 260 tests, 95% interval 6.3–13.4%)9.2% fail first time9.72024260
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 423 tests, 95% interval 6.8–12.4%)9.2% fail first time9.72024423
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 480 tests, 95% interval 6.9–12.1%)9.2% fail first time9.72024480
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 258 tests, 95% interval 6.0–13.0%)8.9% fail first time9.72024258
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 264 tests, 95% interval 5.6–12.3%)8.3% fail first time9.72024264
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 4.6–14.7%)8.3% fail first time9.72024120
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 4.6–14.7%)8.3% fail first time9.72024120
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 340 tests, 95% interval 5.8–11.7%)8.2% fail first time9.72024340
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 4.2–14.3%)7.9% fail first time9.72024114
Birmingham (B)7.8% fail first time9.72024625
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 190 tests, 95% interval 4.4–12.0%)7.4% fail first time9.72024190
London N (N) (rough estimate: 165 tests, 95% interval 4.2–12.3%)7.3% fail first time9.72024165
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 3.9–12.5%)7.0% fail first time9.72024142
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 349 tests, 95% interval 4.7–10.0%)6.9% fail first time9.72024349
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 3.5–12.8%)6.8% fail first time9.72024118
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 4.3–10.2%)6.7% fail first time9.72024284
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 3.5–12.2%)6.7% fail first time9.72024135
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 3.2–11.9%)6.3% fail first time9.72024127
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 3.0–11.2%)5.9% fail first time9.72024136
London E (E) (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 2.5–10.1%)5.1% fail first time9.72024138

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does an Audi R8 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Audi R8 MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.1 times the national rate: 0.12% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 3,837).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Audi R8 · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.1 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.1ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers3837

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is an Audi R8 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 99.9% of Audi R8s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Audi R8 · Likely compliant · 99.9 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant99.9% estimate20243866

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning an Audi R8?

Of failed Audi R8 MOTs, 24.5% were retested the same day and a further 68.2% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 2 days (2019–2024, n = 1,572).

bar · Audi R8 · Same-day retest · 24.5 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest24.5%failed initial tests2019–20241572
Retest within 10 days68.2%failed initial tests2019–20241572
Clean MOT streak72.8%observed chains2019–20243968
Repeat advisory10.2%observed chains2019–20243968
Decreasing odometer1.0% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20244187

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for an Audi R8?

Audi R8s aged 5 to 6 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 6.5% of tests, against 9.7% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 2,443).

bullet · Audi R8 · Low-use first-time failure · 6.5 vs 9.7 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 6.5 vs 9.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure6.5%9.72019–20242443
Low-use gap-3.1percentage points8–12k miles2019–20242443

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is an Audi R8 likely to last?

Audi R8s tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 5.7 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Audi R8 · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 16) · 10.7 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 16)10.7years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 16)7.8years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 16)5.7years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 16)3.7years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 16)1.2years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi R8s are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Audi R8s tested at ages 4 to 6, about 52 were tested at age 16 (2024, n = 812).

line · Audi R8 · Age 3 · 92 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 92. Age 17: 16.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 392% of age 4–6 baseline20241426
Age 492.5% of age 4–6 baseline20241433
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241571
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241644
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241550
Age 899.1% of age 4–6 baseline20241536
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241553
Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241608
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241987
Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242000
Age 13 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241800
Age 1497.3% of age 4–6 baseline20241508
Age 1572.7% of age 4–6 baseline20241126
Age 1652.4% of age 4–6 baseline2024812
Age 1716.9% of age 4–6 baseline2024262

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If an Audi R8 fails, does it fail again?

15.4% of Audi R8s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 9.8% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 688). The failure most likely to come back is brakes: 19.8% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Audi R8 · Repeat after fail · 15.4 vs 9.8 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 15.4 vs 9.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail15.4%9.82019–2024688

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi R8 faults come together?

On Audi R8s, ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 8.3 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 60).

Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 6.3–10.7)8.3liftexpected joint rate202460
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 5.6–11.4)8.1liftexpected joint rate202433
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 99 tests, 95% interval 6.4–9.5)7.8liftexpected joint rate202499
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 25 tests, 95% interval 5.0–11.4)7.7liftexpected joint rate202425
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 5.5–8.9)7.0liftexpected joint rate202467
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 3.9–8.2)5.8liftexpected joint rate202431
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 97 tests, 95% interval 4.7–7.0)5.7liftexpected joint rate202497
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 3.7–7.8)5.5liftexpected joint rate202430
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 3.2–7.7)5.1liftexpected joint rate202422
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 3.3–7.6)5.1liftexpected joint rate202424
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 66 tests, 95% interval 3.5–5.7)4.5liftexpected joint rate202466
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 3.2–6.2)4.5liftexpected joint rate202437
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 25 tests, 95% interval 2.8–6.4)4.3liftexpected joint rate202425
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 2.7–6.5)4.3liftexpected joint rate202422
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 66 tests, 95% interval 3.2–5.3)4.2liftexpected joint rate202466
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 2.7–5.5)3.9liftexpected joint rate202435
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 2.5–5.4)3.8liftexpected joint rate202429
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 44 tests, 95% interval 2.7–5.0)3.7liftexpected joint rate202444
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 2.3–4.6)3.3liftexpected joint rate202434
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.1)2.9liftexpected joint rate202432
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Audi R8 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns matched to the Audi R8; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched6campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register3866

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does an Audi R8 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Audi R8s tested at age 5, about 9 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 5 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 4.0–14.4%)7.7% fail first time2024104
Age 4 (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 1.3–8.2%)3.3% fail first time2024121
Age 5 (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 5.0–14.5%)8.6% fail first time2024139
Age 6 (rough estimate: 257 tests, 95% interval 3.3–8.9%)5.5% fail first time2024257
Age 7 (rough estimate: 319 tests, 95% interval 4.6–10.2%)6.9% fail first time2024319
Age 8 (rough estimate: 336 tests, 95% interval 4.4–9.7%)6.5% fail first time2024336
Age 9 (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 4.2–11.4%)7% fail first time2024200
Age 10 (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 2.8–8.4%)4.9% fail first time2024244
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (rough estimate: 233 tests, 95% interval 2.7–8.3%)4.7% fail first time2024233
Age 12 (rough estimate: 174 tests, 95% interval 10.9–21.6%)15.5% fail first time2024174
Age 13 (rough estimate: 300 tests, 95% interval 8.5–15.8%)11.7% fail first time2024300
Age 14 (rough estimate: 332 tests, 95% interval 9.5–16.7%)12.7% fail first time2024332
Age 15 (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 10.2–18.2%)13.7% fail first time2024285
Age 16 (rough estimate: 529 tests, 95% interval 11.6–17.6%)14.4% fail first time2024529
Age 17 (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 9.4–17.6%)13.0% fail first time2024262

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Audi R8? (US market)

NHTSA lists 992 US technical service bulletins for the Audi R8 (US market, Audi R8 and its variants, model years 2015–2020 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Audi R8 · US service bulletins · 992 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Audi R8 and its variants, model years 2015–2020 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins992bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3866
Year 201339bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3866
Year 2014132bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3866
Year 201561bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3866
Year 201630bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3866
Year 201761bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3866
Year 201817bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3866
Year 201993bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3866
Full table
Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 202075bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3866
Year 202167bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3866
Year 202257bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3866
Year 2023108bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3866
Year 2024110bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3866
Year 202583bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3866
Year 202659bulletinsNHTSANHTSA3866

Source: NHTSA, US market, Audi R8 and its variants, model years 2015–2020 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Audi R8 to NHTSA concerns restraints: 1 complaints (US market, Audi R8 and its variants, model years 2015–2020 only).

bar · Audi R8 · Restraints · 1 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Audi R8 and its variants, model years 2015–2020 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Restraints1complaintsNHTSA + 20241
Engine (not MOT-tested)1complaintsNHTSA + 20241

Source: NHTSA, US market, Audi R8 and its variants, model years 2015–2020 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of an Audi R8 MOT matter?

Audi R8s fail first time most in December (12.5%, against 29.3% for all cars that month) and least in September (9.6%) (2024, n = 3,866).

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January: 11.3. December: 12.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi R8: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January11.3% fail first time31.120241622
February11.4% fail first time30.020241765
March11.3% fail first time28.320242239
April11.5% fail first time29.820241849
May11.8% fail first time28.820241896
June11.1% fail first time28.120241946
July10.3% fail first time29.320241675
August10.4% fail first time29.220241728
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September9.6% fail first time28.220241820
October9.6% fail first time30.320242075
November11.3% fail first time30.620241898
December12.5% fail first time29.320241369

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Does the Audi R8 fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 3,866 initial Audi R8 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 3,866 initial Audi R8 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 3,866 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Audi R8 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/audi-r8/

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Audi R8 MOT: quick answers

What is the Audi R8 first-time MOT pass rate?

90.3% of first attempts passed in 2024 (3,866 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 3,866 primary tests: 9.73% failed first time and 91.5% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 30.8 is shown separately.