Lamborghini Urus V8 MOT pass rate & common failures
2,428 MOT tests on the Lamborghini Urus V8 (2018–2023) give it a 96.4% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (9.5% fail rate), the Urus V8 comes out 5.9pp better. Its most common failure areas are tyres, other defects and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.9%) and other defects (0.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, registration plates and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 43 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Urus V8 fails 3.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 3.5% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.1 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 12.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 5.7% in 2021 to 3.6% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Urus V8 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 310 | 96.1% | 3.9% | Tyres |
| 2019 | 789 | 96.1% | 3.9% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 530 | 96.4% | 3.6% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 472 | 97.0% | 3.0% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 315 | 96.2% | 3.8% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.9% | 70 |
| 2 | Other defects | 0.7% | 18 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 14 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.5% | 12 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 10 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.2% | 4 |
| 7 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 3 |
| 8 | Suspension | 0.1% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 43 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 32 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 12 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 7 |
| 6 | Wipers | 7 |
| 7 | Washers | 5 |
| 8 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 12.7% | 309 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.4% | 106 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.9% | 23 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.4% | 11 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 8 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 3 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,610 | 3.4% |
| 30-60k | 750 | 4.1% |
| 60-90k | 57 | 3.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70 | 5.7% |
| 2022 | 277 | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 452 | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 663 | 4.2% |
| 2025 | 966 | 3.6% |
What to check before buying a Lamborghini Urus V8
- Tyres (2.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Other defects (0.7% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Lighting & signalling (0.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Lamborghini Urus V8?
96.4% of the 2,428 Lamborghini Urus V8 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 3.6% fail rate, across model years 2018–2023.
What does the Lamborghini Urus V8 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 2.9% of tests, then other defects (0.7%).
How much does mileage affect Urus V8 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 3.4% for cars in the 0-30k band and 3.5% for 60-90k, a 0.1-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,428 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.