Audi R8 - 2021
31.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2021 is 80.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Audi R8, model year 2021.
Sample size: 150 cars, 434 tests and 135 recorded faults.
0%
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 150 cars
The 2021 Audi R8 has a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with only 31 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 60% better than the average of 79 defects. While tyre wear was not specifically noted, the R8 excelled in critical areas such as brakes, steering, and visibility, reporting virtually no defects in these categories. Mileage-related trends indicate that the model performs well across all mileage ranges, particularly under 62,000 miles, where it remains consistently below the yearly averages. Overall, the R8 stands out as a reliable option with minimal defects compared to its peers.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 150 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 96.5% better
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 40.0 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 93.8% better
0.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 31.4% better
59.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 87.3 / 100 tests
- 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 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
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 89
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 1
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1
Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 1