2020 Audi Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Audi Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A passed 94.6% of its 258 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (9.3% fail rate), the 2020 Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A comes out 3.8pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.1%) and brakes (1.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and belt(s)/padding — tread depth alone was recorded 5 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.6% of tests failed in 2023 against 7.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.1% | 8 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.2% | 3 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.8% | 2 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.4% | 1 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 1 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 1 |
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 | 5 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 4 |
| 3 | Belt(s)/padding | 2 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 2 |
| 5 | Wipers | 2 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 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 | 15.1% | 39 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.7% | 12 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.5% | 9 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.2% | 3 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 3 |
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 | 88 | 5.7% |
| 30-60k | 137 | 4.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89 | 5.6% |
| 2024 | 81 | 2.5% |
| 2025 | 81 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.1% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.1% 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.
- Brakes (1.2% 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.
- Visibility (0.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£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 Sq8 Vorsprung Quat As pass their MOT?
94.6% of the 258 2020 Audi Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Audi Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A?
Tyres, recorded in 3.1% of tests, followed by brakes (1.2%).
Does the 2020 Sq8 Vorsprung Quat A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.7% in the 0-30k band to 4.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 258 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.