Audi Q8
Registered from 2018 to 2025.
About this model
The Audi Q8 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV made by Audi that was launched in 2018. It is being produced at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant.
From the Wikipedia article Audi Q8, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2019 3.0 diesel. 136 of 1,843 tests failed, 7%.
Better than 68% of 2019 cars. The typical one fails 9%, across 908 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 56% | 76 |
| Brakes | 16% | 22 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 15% | 20 |
| Visibility | 10% | 13 |
| Lights and electrics | 6% | 8 |
| Plates and identity | 5% | 7 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 56% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 16% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator
- Exhaust and emissions — 15% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 6% of its failures
- Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator
- Visibility — 10% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Plates and identity — 5% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 60–80k miles this one fails 6% of its inspections, against the 14% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 6% | 5% | 153 | |
| 20–40k miles | 7% | 9% | 906 | |
| 40–60k miles | 9% | 12% | 593 | |
| 60–80k miles | 6% | 14% | 155 |
1,807 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.0 diesel · 268 hp · 2240 kg · 2998 mm wheelbase · 7.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 3.0 diesel · 2230 kg · 2996 mm wheelbase · 8.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 3.0 diesel · 2230 kg · 2996 mm wheelbase · 8.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 3.0 diesel · 2230 kg · 2996 mm wheelbase · 8.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00409/24
The side airbag is insufficiently secured to the front left-hand side of the seat frame. As a result, it may not be able to deploy correctly in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00504/22
Alteration of the rear axle’s toe and/or camber values lead to increased and uneven wear on the rear tyres, and if worn down to its carcass may suffer a sudden loss of pressure. This can lead to loss of traction and may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/03031/23
A defective welding seam on the front seat back frame can break in the event of an accident. As a result, the person sitting in the seat may hit their head on the B-pillar, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/03859/25
The cell modules of the high-voltage battery could overheat during charging which can lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/04382/25
The product has a defect in the buckle and the anchorage of the seat belt, which may result in insufficient restraining effect of the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injuries, in particular to the passengers of the front seats. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users