2017 Audi R8 · 1,645 MOT tests
2017 Audi R8 reliability
2017 Audi R8s fail 5.7% of first MOT tests, 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 R8 years (1,645 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi R8s: 7.7%)
- 5.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi R8s: 7.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 57% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 22,282
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,645
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 76% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.3% of tests fail here (724% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Audi R8
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.2%
- Suspension1.9%
- Number plates and VIN1.3%
- Lights and electrics0.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
- Brakes0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.79%
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 0.61%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.55%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.49%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.43%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.18%
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 (3.83%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.64%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.4%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.97%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.91%) · Brake pads wearing thin (0.61%)
Is a 2017 Audi R8 reliable?
2017 Audi R8s fail 5.7% of first MOT tests, 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 R8 years (1,645 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Audi R8 MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (0.79% of tests), number plate does not meet standards (0.61% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Audi R8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Audi R8 shows 22,282 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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