2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Audi R8 MOT pass rate and common faults

289 MOT tests in 2024. 89.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

144Well above average
Passed first time89.3%
Failed or needed repairs10.7%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 289 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working3.5%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7%
  3. Fuel cap/sealing device: ineffective1.0%
  4. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.0%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  6. Bonnet: cannot be secured in the closed position0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    3 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  9. Headlamp aim: too far to the right0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.2%
  2. Suspension2.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  4. Body & chassis1.4%
  5. Tyres1.4%
  6. Number plates & VIN1.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  8. Brakes1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%

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 2011 Audi R8?

In 2024, 89.3% of 2011 Audi R8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 289 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Audi R8?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; fuel cap/sealing device: ineffective. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Audi R8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 144, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).