2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Audi Q8 MOT pass rate and common faults

608 MOT tests in 2024. 92.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time92.3%
Failed or needed repairs7.7%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 608 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    10 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    10 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  6. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.3%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.3%
  9. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres4.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  3. Brakes1.0%
  4. Lights & electrics1.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  6. Suspension0.7%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre4.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Audi Q8?

In 2024, 92.3% of 2018 Audi Q8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 608 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Audi Q8?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Audi Q8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).