2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Audi R8 MOT pass rate and common faults

318 MOT tests in 2024. 87.4% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

147Well above average
Passed first time87.4%
Failed or needed repairs12.6%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 318 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working3.5%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    3 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    2 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    9 marked dangerous
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.6%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.3%
    2 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.3%
  2. Tyres2.8%
  3. Brakes2.2%
  4. Suspension1.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

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 structure6.6%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%

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 2010 Audi R8?

In 2024, 87.4% of 2010 Audi R8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 318 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Audi R8?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Audi R8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 147, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).