Audi R8 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
86.7% pass rate
from 572 tests in 2021
(68% better than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi R8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.35% fail on Headlamps (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.17% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.17% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 3.5% fail on Brakes (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.70% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.70% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Cable
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.87% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.8% fail on Suspension (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.87% fail on Springs (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Coil springs (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Coil spring (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Suspension arms (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.2% fail on Visibility (81% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Wipers (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Washers (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.17% fail on Window
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.87% fail on Tyres (87% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Tread depth (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
  • 0.17% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.17% fail on Transmission
      • 0.17% fail on Belts
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  • Audi R8 (2007 - 2015)
    Refined supercar that can be used everyday, with a forgiving ride. Very quick with secure quattro roadholding. Outstanding V10 engine.

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