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Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A reliable? We analysed 1,367 real MOT tests across 863 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,367 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.0%
Typical Mileage
31,486mi
Annual Mileage
7,845mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI 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 55TFSI MHEV Qt A.

Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI 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 55TFSI MHEV Qt A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.1%
2023
91%
2022
93.6%
2021

Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI 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 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4

Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI 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
5,291 mi/yr
Typical
7,845 mi/yr
Average
9,048 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,307 mi/yr

Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI 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 55TFSI MHEV Qt A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 178 92.1% 20,670 28,598 39,207
2022 780 91.0% 22,390 31,109 41,352
2021 374 93.6% 25,284 33,199 44,150

How Long Does a Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A Last?

Based on 863 Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.7 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI 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
31,486 mi
75th Percentile
42,448 mi
95th Percentile
63,488 mi
Max Recorded
138,856 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A

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

Best year
2021

93.6% MOT pass rate from 374 tests

Year to avoid
2022

91.0% MOT pass rate from 780 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.6% across 374 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.0% — 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 55TFSI 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 55TFSI MHEV Qt A THIS CAR 92.0% 1,367 31,486 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
Sym Jet 50 Basix 77.5% 507 14,673 mi 20 yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A?

The Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.0% across 1,367 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 55TFSI 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 55TFSI MHEV Qt A owner drives around 7,845 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 55TFSI MHEV Qt A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A reliable?
Based on 1,367 MOT tests, the Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A has a 92.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A do per year?
The typical Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A does around 7,845 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI 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 55TFSI 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 55TFSI MHEV Qt A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q8 Sln Blk ED 55TFSI MHEV Qt A is 2021 with a 93.6% pass rate across 374 tests.