2020 Audi Q8 · 2,147 MOT tests
2020 Audi Q8 reliability
2020 Audi Q8s fail 5.9% of first MOT tests, 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 Q8 years (2,147 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q8s: 7.5%)
- 5.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q8s: 7.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 58% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 34,079
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,147
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 49% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.1% of tests fail here (355% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Audi Q8
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
- Number plates and VIN1.1%
- Brakes0.6%
- Lights and electrics0.4%
- Suspension0.4%
- Wheels0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.88%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.79%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.51%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.42%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.42%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.37%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.54%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.84%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.49%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.16%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.12%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Audi Q8 reliable?
2020 Audi Q8s fail 5.9% of first MOT tests, 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 Q8 years (2,147 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Audi Q8 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.88% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.79% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.51% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Audi Q8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Audi Q8 shows 34,079 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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