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Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A reliable? We analysed 1,321 real MOT tests across 674 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,321 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.1%
Typical Mileage
36,755mi
Annual Mileage
8,861mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt 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 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A.

Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.4%
2023
92.8%
2022
90.5%
2021

Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5

Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,260 mi/yr
Typical
8,861 mi/yr
Average
10,294 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,747 mi/yr

Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 95 88.4% 21,279 28,278 40,450
2022 306 92.8% 25,779 33,474 42,416
2021 850 90.5% 29,373 38,399 50,277

How Long Does a Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A Last?

Based on 674 Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.2 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
36,755 mi
75th Percentile
48,248 mi
95th Percentile
73,284 mi
Max Recorded
146,788 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A

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

Best year
2022

92.8% MOT pass rate from 306 tests

Year to avoid
2023

88.4% MOT pass rate from 95 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.8% across 306 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.4% — 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 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt 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 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A THIS CAR 91.1% 1,321 36,755 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
Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 80.5% 2,215 135,130 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A?

The Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.1% across 1,321 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 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt 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 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A owner drives around 8,861 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 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A reliable?
Based on 1,321 MOT tests, the Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A has a 91.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A do per year?
The typical Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A does around 8,861 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt 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 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 50 TDI MHEV Qt A is 2022 with a 92.8% pass rate across 306 tests.