2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Audi R8 MOT pass rate and common faults

195 MOT tests in 2024. 92.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time92.8%
Failed or needed repairs7.2%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 195 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.1%
  2. Fuel cap/sealing device: ineffective1.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    2 marked dangerous
  4. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.5%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working0.5%
  7. Stop lamp: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning0.5%
  8. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault0.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.5%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension3.1%
  2. Tyres2.1%
  3. Brakes2.1%
  4. Body & chassis1.5%
  5. Lights & electrics1.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.2%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.5%

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: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. 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 2015 Audi R8?

In 2024, 92.8% of 2015 Audi R8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 195 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Audi R8?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; fuel cap/sealing device: ineffective; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Audi R8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).