2020 Audi Rs Q8 Vsprung Quat A — MOT failures & pass rate
664 MOT tests on the 2020 Audi Rs Q8 Vsprung Quat A are in this dataset, and 92.9% of them passed. That is 2.3 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.4%. Failures cluster in tyres, other defects and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests against 2.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, tread depth and attachment — registration plates alone was recorded 21 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 34 |
| 2 | Other defects | 2.1% | 14 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 5 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 0.8% | 5 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 3 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.4% | 3 |
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 | 21 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 17 |
| 3 | Attachment | 8 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 4 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 3 |
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 | 15.7% | 104 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.3% | 35 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.5% | 23 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.4% | 9 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 5 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 4 |
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 | 321 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 324 | 7.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 220 | 8.2% |
| 2024 | 214 | 5.1% |
| 2025 | 228 | 7.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Rs Q8 Vsprung Quat A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.1% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.1% 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 (2.1% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Lighting & signalling (0.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Audi Rs Q8 Vsprung Quat As pass their MOT?
92.9% of the 664 2020 Audi Rs Q8 Vsprung Quat A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Audi Rs Q8 Vsprung Quat A?
Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by other defects (2.1%).
Does the 2020 Rs Q8 Vsprung Quat A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 7.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 664 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.