Audi R8

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 15 model years from 13,325 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

94%

Total Tests

13,325

Highest Pass Rate

2013 (98%)

Years Covered

About the Audi R8

The Audi R8 was MOT tested 13,325 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 15 model years (2007 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 98% from 746 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 90%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Audi R8s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 3 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 61,972 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 10,061 miles.

Compared to the Audi brand average of 90%, the R8 performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Audi range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 5204cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Audi R8?

vs average of all models+12% (82% avg)

vs Audi brand average+4% (90% avg)

Best to worst year spread8 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Audi R8 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	94%	297	10,061 mi
2020	98%	688	15,060 mi
2019	95%	582	19,542 mi
2018	97%	1,085	22,444 mi
2017	94%	1,245	25,406 mi
2016	97%	2,498	27,680 mi
2015	95%	690	33,692 mi
2014	97%	635	34,590 mi
2013	98%	746	35,943 mi
2012	90%	465	38,081 mi
2011	94%	809	37,141 mi
2010	92%	777	42,428 mi
2009	91%	745	47,912 mi
2008	90%	1,389	54,996 mi
2007	92%	674	61,972 mi

Questions about the Audi R8

Is the Audi R8 reliable?

Across its 15 model years in our data (2007 to 2021), the Audi R8 averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 13,325 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2013 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 98%.

Which year Audi R8 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 Audi R8 has the highest MOT pass rate at 98%, while the 2012 model has the lowest at 90%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.