Audi Q8
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 8,078 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
96%
Total Tests
8,078
Best Year
2021 (97%)
Years Covered
4
About the Audi Q8
The Audi Q8 has been tested 8,078 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (2018 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 59 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 94%. With just a 3 point spread, the Q8 is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The AUDI Q8 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2018) averages 53,855 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 33,348 miles.
Compared to the Audi brand average of 90%, the Q8 performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Audi range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Audi Q8 by Year
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