2010 Audi R8 · 1,335 MOT tests
2010 Audi R8 reliability
2010 Audi R8s fail 11.3% of first MOT tests, 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 R8 years (1,335 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi R8s: 7.7%)
- 11.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi R8s: 7.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 58% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 39,948
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,335
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.3% of tests fail here (364% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 81% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Audi R8
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.1%
- Tyres1.9%
- Suspension1.6%
- Brakes1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Number plates and VIN1.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 3.15%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.57%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.67%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.6%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Fuel filler cap ineffective 0.45%
A faulty fuel cap can let fuel vapour escape and may trigger warning lights, so a replacement is usually simple.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 0.45%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Common advisories
Shock absorber light oil misting (4.87%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.04%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.9%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.75%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.25%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.57%)
Is a 2010 Audi R8 reliable?
2010 Audi R8s fail 11.3% of first MOT tests, 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 R8 years (1,335 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Audi R8 MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (3.15% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.57% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Audi R8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Audi R8 shows 39,948 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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