2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Audi R8 MOT pass rate and common faults

165 MOT tests in 2024. 83.6% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time83.6%
Failed or needed repairs16.4%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 165 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working4.8%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    5 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    2 marked dangerous
  6. Fuel cap/sealing device: ineffective1.2%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.2%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  9. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.2%
    2 marked dangerous
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.7%
  2. Suspension4.8%
  3. Tyres4.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  5. Number plates & VIN2.4%
  6. Brakes2.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.8%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%

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 2012 Audi R8?

In 2024, 83.6% of 2012 Audi R8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 165 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Audi R8?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Audi R8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).