2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Audi R8 MOT pass rate and common faults

331 MOT tests in 2024. 93.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time93.3%
Failed or needed repairs6.7%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 331 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.2%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%
  3. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    4 marked dangerous
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    7 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plates: incorrect0.3%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.4%
  2. Suspension2.1%
  3. Number plates & VIN1.5%
  4. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.3%
  6. Brakes0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.0%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.1%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%

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: 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 2016 Audi R8?

In 2024, 93.3% of 2016 Audi R8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 331 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Audi R8?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; coil spring: fractured or broken; registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Audi R8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).