Is the Audi S8 reliable?

The Audi S8 has an average MOT pass rate of 87% across 4 years, based on 237 tests in 2024. That's 5 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2013 with a 99% pass rate.

Which year Audi S8 is best?

The 2013 Audi S8 has the highest MOT pass rate at 99%, while the 2007 model has the lowest at 78%. There's a 21 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Audi S8 Running Costs, MOT Pass Rates & Reliability

Audi S8

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 237 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

87%

Total Tests

237

Best Year

2013 (99%)

Years Covered

How reliable is the Audi S8?

vs national average+5% (82% avg)

vs Audi brand average-3% (90% avg)

Best to worst year spread21 percentage points

Audi S8 by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2013	99%	87	87,380 mi
2008	89%	37	95,286 mi
2007	78%	68	92,767 mi
2002	82%	45	141,981 mi

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About the Audi S8

The Audi S8 has been tested 237 times in 2024 MOT data across 4 model years (2002 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2013 model is the most reliable with a 99% pass rate from 87 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 78%. With a 21 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 141,981 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 87,380 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.