Audi Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 2 model years and 668 tests, the Audi Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A passes its MOT 92.5% of the time. Against all cars of a similar age (9.8% fail rate), the Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A comes out 2.3pp better. Its most common failure areas are tyres, other defects and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests against 0.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, registration plates and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 13 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 14.1% once past 60-90k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 20.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 9.3% in 2022 to 7.6% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Sq8 Vorsprung 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 410 | 91.2% | 8.8% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 258 | 94.6% | 5.4% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.9% | 33 |
| 2 | Other defects | 0.9% | 6 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.9% | 6 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.6% | 4 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 4 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 2 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 2 |
| 8 | Suspension | 0.3% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 13 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 10 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 8 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 4 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 2 |
| 6 | Belt(s)/padding | 2 |
| 7 | Wipers | 2 |
| 8 | Other towbar components | 1 |
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 | 20.2% | 135 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.2% | 48 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.2% | 35 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.3% | 15 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 12 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 2 |
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 | 215 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 358 | 6.2% |
| 60-90k | 85 | 14.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 108 | 9.3% |
| 2023 | 197 | 8.1% |
| 2024 | 180 | 5.6% |
| 2025 | 183 | 7.6% |
What to check before buying a Audi Sq8 Vorsprung 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 (0.9% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Brakes (0.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A?
92.5% of the 668 Audi Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 7.5% fail rate, across model years 2019–2020.
What does the Audi Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests, then other defects (0.9%).
How much does mileage affect Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.4% for cars in the 0-30k band and 14.1% for 60-90k, a 6.7-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 668 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.