Audi R8 2012: MOT failure rate for its age
13.3% of 353 MOT tests of the Audi R8 first registered in 2012 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 94.9 (95% CI 67.8–122.0; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2012 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age. This is a rough estimate from a smaller sample.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 13.3 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 353 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 67.8–122.0) | 94.9 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 353 |
| Rank among this model's 6 build years | 2 | of 6 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 353 |
| Tested in 2024 | 174 | tests | median 33,080 miles | 2024 | 174 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2012 Audi R8 fail at each age?
Cars built in 2012 were tested at ages 7 to 12 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 198 (rough estimate) | 19.7 | 14.8–25.8 | not available | not available |
| 8 | 167 (rough estimate) | 15 | 10.4–21.2 | not available | not available |
| 9 | 195 (rough estimate) | 9.7 | 6.3–14.7 | not available | not available |
| 10 | 171 (rough estimate) | 8.2 | 4.9–13.3 | not available | not available |
| 11 | 179 (rough estimate) | 11.2 | 7.4–16.6 | 13.6 | 82.4 |
| 12 | 174 (rough estimate) | 15.5 | 10.9–21.6 | 14.5 | 106.9 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,084 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2012 Audi R8?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2012 is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 4.2 items per 100 first tests, against 3.7 across all build years of the Audi R8. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2012 were tested at ages 7 to 12.
| Failure group | Built 2012, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.2 | 3.7 | 46 |
| Suspension | 4 | 2.9 | 43 |
| Tyres | 3.8 | 3.1 | 41 |
| Visibility | 3.3 | 2.4 | 36 |
| Brakes | 3.1 | 3 | 34 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,084 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2012 compare with the years around it?
Among the 6 published build years of the Audi R8, 2012 ranks 2 (1 = fails least for its age). 2011: index 86.4.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 116.6 | 102.2–131.0 | worse (rough estimate) | 1,524 |
| 2008 | 99.8 | 90.8–108.8 | no different (rough estimate) | 3,371 |
| 2009 | 99.4 | 85.6–113.2 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,460 |
| 2010 | 96.8 | 82.7–110.8 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,378 |
| 2011 | 86.4 | 70.1–102.7 | no different (rough estimate) | 914 |
| 2012 | 94.9 | 67.8–122.0 | no different (rough estimate) | 353 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,000 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Audi R8 2012 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/audi-r8/2012/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Audi R8 2007 · Audi R8 2008 · Audi R8 2009 · Audi R8 2010 · Audi R8 2011 · Audi R8 by postcode area · Audi R8 body, chassis and structure failures · Audi R8 brakes failures · Audi R8 vehicle identification failures · Audi R8 lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Audi R8 noise, emissions and leaks failures · Audi R8 seat belts and airbags failures · Audi R8 suspension failures · Audi R8 tyres failures · Audi R8 visibility failures