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Audi Q8 S Line Ed 1 50 TDI Quat A

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 737 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

96%

Total Tests

737

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (98%)

Years Covered

3

About the Audi Q8 S Line Ed 1 50 TDI Quat A

The Audi Q8 S Line Ed 1 50 TDI Quat A was MOT tested 737 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 98% from 103 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 95%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 46,852 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 40,162 miles.

Compared to the Audi brand average of 90%, the Q8 S Line Ed 1 50 TDI Quat A performs 6 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 Q8 S Line Ed 1 50 TDI Quat A?

vs average of all models+14% (82% avg)
vs Audi brand average+6% (90% avg)
Best to worst year spread3 percentage points

Audi Q8 S Line Ed 1 50 TDI Quat A by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202198%10340,162 mi
202095%56040,022 mi
201995%7446,852 mi

Questions about the Audi Q8 S Line Ed 1 50 TDI Quat A

Is the Audi Q8 S Line Ed 1 50 TDI Quat A reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2019 to 2021), the Audi Q8 S Line Ed 1 50 TDI Quat A averages a 96% MOT pass rate, from 737 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 98%.

Which year Audi Q8 S Line Ed 1 50 TDI Quat A has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Audi Q8 S Line Ed 1 50 TDI Quat A has the highest MOT pass rate at 98%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 95%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

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