Audi Rs Q8 Vsprung Quat A MOT pass rate & common failures
The Audi Rs Q8 Vsprung Quat A appears in 1,249 MOT tests spanning model years 2020–2023, and 92.6% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 8.9% of the time, so this is 1.6pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, other defects and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests against 1.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, tread depth and attachment — registration plates alone was recorded 35 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Rs Q8 Vsprung Quat A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 664 | 92.9% | 7.1% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 364 | 93.7% | 6.3% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 209 | 90.0% | 10.1% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.9% | 61 |
| 2 | Other defects | 1.8% | 22 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 9 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.6% | 7 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 7 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 6 |
| 7 | Brakes | 0.3% | 4 |
| 8 | Suspension | 0.3% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 35 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 25 |
| 3 | Attachment | 9 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 5 |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions | 5 |
| 7 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 5 |
| 8 | Washers | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 17.1% | 214 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.1% | 64 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.4% | 43 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.5% | 19 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 5 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 662 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 561 | 7.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 233 | 8.2% |
| 2024 | 385 | 5.7% |
| 2025 | 629 | 8.1% |
What to check before buying a Audi Rs Q8 Vsprung Quat A
- Tyres (4.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Other defects (1.8% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Emissions & environmental (0.7% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi Rs Q8 Vsprung Quat A?
92.6% of the 1,249 Audi Rs Q8 Vsprung Quat A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 7.4% fail rate, across model years 2020–2023.
What does the Audi Rs Q8 Vsprung Quat A most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests, then other defects (1.8%).
Methodology & source. Based on 1,249 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.