2016 Audi R8 · 3,046 MOT tests
2016 Audi R8 reliability
2016 Audi R8s fail 3.9% of first MOT tests, 76% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 11 R8 years (3,046 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi R8s: 7.7%)
- 3.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi R8s: 7.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 76% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 22,043
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,046
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Audi R8
Fail rate by area
- Tyres1.4%
- Suspension1%
- Number plates and VIN0.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.2%
- Brakes0.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.59%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.3%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Number plate shows wrong registration 0.23%
A plate not matching the car's registration is illegal and raises questions about the vehicle's identity, so check the V5C.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.23%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Number plate missing or insecure 0.23%
A missing or loose number plate is illegal and must be fixed before the car is used on the road.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.2%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (0.95%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (0.82%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (0.33%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.33%)
Is a 2016 Audi R8 reliable?
2016 Audi R8s fail 3.9% of first MOT tests, 76% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 11 R8 years (3,046 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Audi R8 MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (0.59% of tests), number plate does not meet standards (0.3% of tests), number plate shows wrong registration (0.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Audi R8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Audi R8 shows 22,043 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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