Audi Q8 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 7,556 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 7,556 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 94% of Audi Q8 cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Q8 tends to fail
Share of Audi Q8 cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on body & structure, steering, lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the Audi Q8 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Audi Q8 holds up well for its age: 94% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 94% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Audi Q8?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Audi Q8 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 94%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Audi Q8 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Audi Q8 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).