2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Audi R8 MOT pass rate and common faults

240 MOT tests in 2024. 95.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

137Well above average
Passed first time95.4%
Failed or needed repairs4.6%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 240 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Fuel cap/sealing device: ineffective0.8%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.8%
  3. Stop lamp: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning0.4%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  5. Registration plates: missing0.4%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.4%
  7. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault0.4%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    1 marked dangerous
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.4%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension1.3%
  2. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  3. Brakes1.3%
  4. Body & chassis0.8%
  5. Lights & electrics0.8%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  7. Tyres0.4%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.8%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm0.8%

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: fuel cap/sealing device: ineffective. 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 2014 Audi R8?

In 2024, 95.4% of 2014 Audi R8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 240 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Audi R8?

The most common failure reasons were fuel cap/sealing device: ineffective; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; stop lamp: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Audi R8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 137, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).