2018 Audi R8 · 1,534 MOT tests
2018 Audi R8 reliability
2018 Audi R8s fail 4.6% of first MOT tests, 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 11 R8 years (1,534 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi R8s: 7.7%)
- 4.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi R8s: 7.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 61% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 18,804
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,534
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.1% of tests fail here (579% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Audi R8
Fail rate by area
- Suspension1.6%
- Tyres1.4%
- Number plates and VIN1.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.1%
- Brakes0.1%
- Lights and electrics0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.85%
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 0.65%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.52%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Number plate missing or insecure 0.39%
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 0.26%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.13%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (3.13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.43%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.11%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (0.85%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.52%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.39%)
Is a 2018 Audi R8 reliable?
2018 Audi R8s fail 4.6% of first MOT tests, 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 11 R8 years (1,534 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Audi R8 MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (0.85% of tests), number plate does not meet standards (0.65% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Audi R8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Audi R8 shows 18,804 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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