2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Audi Q8 MOT pass rate and common faults

834 MOT tests in 2024. 92.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time92.1%
Failed or needed repairs7.9%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 834 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 cords1.8%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    24 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    13 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low and too far to the right.0.2%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.2%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.2%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.2%
  2. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  3. Number plates & VIN1.1%
  4. Lights & electrics0.8%
  5. Brakes0.7%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Wheels0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.1%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.0%

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 2020 Audi Q8?

In 2024, 92.1% of 2020 Audi Q8 cars passed their MOT first time, across 834 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 2020 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).