2019 Audi Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Audi Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A passed 91.2% of its 410 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (10.2% fail rate), the 2019 Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A comes out 1.4pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, other defects and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 6.1% of tests against 1.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, tread depth and malfunction indicator lamp — registration plates alone was recorded 9 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 15.8% versus 8.7%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.1% | 25 |
| 2 | Other defects | 1.2% | 5 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 4 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.7% | 3 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.5% | 2 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 9 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 4 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 4 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 1 |
| 6 | Windscreen | 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 | 23.4% | 96 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.5% | 39 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 23 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.9% | 12 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.2% | 9 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 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 | 127 | 8.7% |
| 30-60k | 221 | 7.2% |
| 60-90k | 57 | 15.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 101 | 8.9% |
| 2023 | 108 | 10.2% |
| 2024 | 99 | 8.1% |
| 2025 | 102 | 7.8% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.1% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.1% 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 (1.2% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Emissions & environmental (1.0% 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
How many 2019 Audi Sq8 Vorsprung Quat As pass their MOT?
91.2% of the 410 2019 Audi Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Audi Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A?
Tyres, recorded in 6.1% of tests, followed by other defects (1.2%).
Does the 2019 Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.7% in the 0-30k band to 15.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 410 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.