2015 Audi R8 · 1,070 MOT tests

2015 Audi R8 reliability

2015 Audi R8s fail 6.9% of first MOT tests, 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 R8 years (1,070 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).

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first-time fail rate (all Audi R8s: 7.7%): 6.9%; first-time fail rate (all Audi R8s: 7.7%)
fails than cars of the same age and mileage: 60% fewer; fails than cars of the same age and mileage
typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8: 27,512; typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
MOT tests, 2022 to 2024: 1,070; MOT tests, 2022 to 2024

Year on year

2015 against the years either side

2014 cars: 77% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
2016 cars: 76% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
Strong point: tyres, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).

Common problems

What fails on a 2015 Audi R8

Fail rate by area

Suspension3.1%
Tyres1.7%
Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
Lights and electrics0.8%
Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Number plates and VIN0.7%
Brakes0.5%

Average for cars of the same age and mileage

Top failures

Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.96%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.56%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.47%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.37%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Fuel filler cap ineffective 0.37%
A faulty fuel cap can let fuel vapour escape and may trigger warning lights, so a replacement is usually simple.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.28%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.

Common advisories

Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.36%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.15%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.12%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.03%) · Brake pads wearing thin (0.56%)

Other years

Every Audi R8 year

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.

Is a 2015 Audi R8 reliable?

2015 Audi R8s fail 6.9% of first MOT tests, 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 R8 years (1,070 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).

What fails on a 2015 Audi R8 MOT?

Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.96% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (0.56% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.47% of tests).

How many miles should a 2015 Audi R8 have done?

At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Audi R8 shows 27,512 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.

What plate is a 2015 car?

A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).

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