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Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A reliable? We analysed 1,231 real MOT tests across 361 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,231 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.5%
Typical Mileage
38,500mi
Annual Mileage
9,087mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A.

Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A Number Plates

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Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93%
2021
91.1%
2020
92.1%
2019

Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25

Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,005 mi/yr
Typical
9,087 mi/yr
Average
10,307 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,397 mi/yr

Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 57 93.0% 31,077 41,577 49,194
2020 971 91.1% 26,929 37,264 51,300
2019 164 92.1% 29,484 40,116 54,489

How Long Does a Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A Last?

Based on 361 Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.6 years
Median
5.0 years

Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
38,500 mi
75th Percentile
51,794 mi
95th Percentile
75,970 mi
Max Recorded
142,929 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

93.0% MOT pass rate from 57 tests

Year to avoid
2020

91.1% MOT pass rate from 971 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.0% across 57 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A THIS CAR 91.5% 1,231 38,500 mi — yrs
Audi A3 78% 7,415,025 78,776 mi 29 yrs
Audi A4 76.1% 7,096,957 96,834 mi 31 yrs
Audi A6 78.4% 2,724,792 98,890 mi 31 yrs
Baotian Bt 50 QT-11 72.5% 825 2,751 mi 21 yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A?

The Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.5% across 1,231 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A owner drives around 9,087 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A reliable?
Based on 1,231 MOT tests, the Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A has a 91.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A do per year?
The typical Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A does around 9,087 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q8 S Line ED 1 50 TDI QUAT A is 2021 with a 93.0% pass rate across 57 tests.