Audi A8
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 26 years from 23,959 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
88%
Total Tests
23,959
Best Year
2021 (98%)
Years Covered
26
How reliable is the Audi A8?
Audi A8 by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 98% | 170 | 35,071 mi |
| 2020 | 96% | 599 | 39,317 mi |
| 2019 | 95% | 1,932 | 50,413 mi |
| 2018 | 95% | 2,387 | 59,736 mi |
| 2017 | 95% | 1,392 | 72,207 mi |
| 2016 | 94% | 1,876 | 80,025 mi |
| 2015 | 93% | 2,300 | 85,475 mi |
| 2014 | 94% | 1,889 | 98,201 mi |
| 2013 | 91% | 1,562 | 108,280 mi |
| 2012 | 92% | 1,468 | 113,405 mi |
| 2011 | 93% | 1,392 | 120,960 mi |
| 2010 | 87% | 933 | 124,272 mi |
| 2009 | 89% | 735 | 138,957 mi |
| 2008 | 87% | 1,332 | 140,305 mi |
| 2007 | 86% | 1,124 | 147,303 mi |
| 2006 | 85% | 748 | 146,966 mi |
| 2005 | 87% | 661 | 142,434 mi |
| 2004 | 80% | 349 | 134,086 mi |
| 2003 | 84% | 223 | 134,224 mi |
| 2002 | 84% | 166 | 137,356 mi |
| 2001 | 85% | 157 | 141,044 mi |
| 2000 | 77% | 104 | 143,697 mi |
| 1999 | 80% | 192 | 140,354 mi |
| 1998 | 80% | 122 | 136,028 mi |
| 1997 | 79% | 115 | 131,393 mi |
| 1996 | 74% | 31 | 135,336 mi |
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About the Audi A8
The Audi A8 has been tested 23,959 times in 2024 MOT data across 26 model years (1996 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 98% pass rate from 170 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 74%. With a 24 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer AUDI A8s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 10 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 135,336 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 35,071 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Click any year in the table above to see detailed running costs, individual reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.