AUDI Q8 MOT Pass Rate
95.5% of 1,680 AUDI Q8 MOT tests pass.
The Q8 passes its MOT 95.5% of the time — well above the average across all AUDI models, which sits at 83.6%.
The AUDI Q8 passes its MOT 95.5% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 95.3% at 3–6 years versus 96.4% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 95.3% | 1,395 | 50,494 miles |
| 6–10 years | 96.4% | 281 | 57,883 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 79.4% 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 | 79.4% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Identification of the vehicle | 21.6% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Suspension | 14.4% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.4% | not working |
| Visibility | 13.4% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Brakes | 11.3% | worn down to wear indicator |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.2% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |