AUDI Q8 MOT pass rate
95.1% of 11,024 AUDI Q8 MOT tests pass.
The Q8 passes its MOT 95.1% of the time — well above the average across all AUDI models, which sits at 84.5%.
The AUDI Q8 passes its MOT 95.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 94.7% at 0–3 years compared with 97.0% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.7% | 1,670 | 32,117 miles |
| 3–6 years | 95.1% | 9,021 | 45,558 miles |
| 6–10 years | 97.0% | 333 | 57,070 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI Q8
The most common reason the AUDI Q8 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 59.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 59.3% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Identification of the vehicle | 17.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Brakes | 12.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.3% | Too high |
| Visibility | 10.9% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Suspension | 5.9% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Road Wheels | 2.7% | Fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.4% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related AUDI models
- AUDI A3 — 82.2% pass rate
- AUDI A4 — 80.0% pass rate
- AUDI A1 — 82.9% pass rate
- AUDI A5 — 85.0% pass rate
- AUDI Q3 — 87.6% pass rate
- AUDI A6 — 85.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the AUDI Q8?
- 95.1% of AUDI Q8 MOT tests pass, based on 11,024 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the AUDI Q8?
- The most common reason the AUDI Q8 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 59.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the AUDI Q8's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the AUDI service history guide for how to check and keep one.