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Audi A8 S Line BLK Ed 50 TDI Quat A

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 496 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

94%

Total Tests

496

Model Years

2019 to 2021

Years Covered

3

About the Audi A8 S Line BLK Ed 50 TDI Quat A

The Audi A8 S Line BLK Ed 50 TDI Quat A was MOT tested 496 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 48,969 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 37,672 miles.

Compared to the Audi brand average of 90%, the A8 S Line BLK Ed 50 TDI Quat A performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Audi range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2967cc)
£1,676
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,131
Per month£178/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Audi A8 S Line BLK Ed 50 TDI Quat A?

vs average of all models+12% (82% avg)
vs Audi brand average+4% (90% avg)

Audi A8 S Line BLK Ed 50 TDI Quat A by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202191%7837,672 mi
202095%38644,330 mi
201997%3248,969 mi

Questions about the Audi A8 S Line BLK Ed 50 TDI Quat A

Is the Audi A8 S Line BLK Ed 50 TDI Quat A reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2019 to 2021), the Audi A8 S Line BLK Ed 50 TDI Quat A averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 496 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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