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Audi R8 - 2020

17.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2020 is 91.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Audi R8, model year 2020. Sample size: 214 cars, 662 tests and 117 recorded faults.
0%
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 214 cars

The 2020 Audi R8 shows a significantly lower overall defect rate of 18 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the yearly average of 90 defects per 100, marking an impressive 80% reduction. Particularly strong performance is noted in categories such as brakes and steering, where defects are virtually non-existent, at just 2% and 0% respectively, compared to much higher averages. While there is some indication of increasing defects with mileage, the R8 maintains better reliability across various categories when compared to the average car of the same year. Overall, the Audi R8 stands out with minimal issues in critical areas, solidifying its reputation for quality and performance.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 214 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 96.5% better
1.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 68.1% better
4.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.1 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window excessively tinted: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • An obstruction: within the driver’s field of view that materially affects his view in front or to the sides outside the swept area of windscreen
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 89.3% better
1.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
  • A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 71.8% better
27.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 97.5 / 100 tests
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.4 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 91.9% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.7 / 100 tests
  • Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 350 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 46
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 17
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 8
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
Windscreen or window excessively tinted: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 5
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 3
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1