2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Audi R8 MOT pass rate and common faults

542 MOT tests in 2024. 85.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

150Well above average
Passed first time85.6%
Failed or needed repairs14.4%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 542 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working4.4%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.8%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.7%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    5 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  9. Side repeaters: not working0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.6%
  2. Brakes3.9%
  3. Suspension3.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  5. Tyres1.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.1%

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: rear fog lamp: not working. 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 2008 Audi R8?

In 2024, 85.6% of 2008 Audi R8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 542 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Audi R8?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Audi R8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 150, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).