2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Audi Q8 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,710 MOT tests in 2024. 90.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time90.1%
Failed or needed repairs9.9%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,710 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 cords2.1%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    41 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    22 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5%
  7. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    10 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    8 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.4%
  2. Brakes1.6%
  3. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  4. Number plates & VIN1.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  6. Lights & electrics0.8%
  7. Suspension0.6%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.3%

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 2019 Audi Q8?

In 2024, 90.1% of 2019 Audi Q8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,710 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Audi Q8 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).