Audi S8 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Audi S8. Check any S8 by registration number below.

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87.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.1%

vs Audi Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Audi S8 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Audi S8 has an average MOT pass rate of 87.6%, which is 2.1 percentage points below the Audi brand average of 89.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the S8 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Audi S8, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Audi S8 performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 102 vehicles

99.0%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

1.2%

Mileage at 10yr

133k mi

2012

Based on 33 vehicles

93.9%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2008

Based on 56 vehicles

91.1%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

12.1%

2007

Based on 85 vehicles

77.6%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

23.6%

2006

Based on 48 vehicles

89.6%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

7.4%

2002

Based on 68 vehicles

77.9%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

21.6%

2001

Based on 33 vehicles

69.7%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

30.0%

2000

Based on 139 vehicles

95.0%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 10yr

224k mi

1999

Based on 112 vehicles

94.6%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 10yr

256k mi

1998

Based on 31 vehicles

93.5%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1997

Based on 59 vehicles

83.1%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

0

Based on 217 vehicles

86.6%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 5yr

108k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear

1.0%

Front Nearside

1.0%

Rear Nearside

1.0%

Other Audi Models

Compare MOT reliability across Audi models.

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90.3% pass rate

Audi A6 Aroad Sport 55tfsi Mhev Q A

89.5% pass rate

Audi All Road Avant

82.6% pass rate

Audi Rs 4 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A

94.7% pass rate

Audi E-tron S Quattro

82.6% pass rate

Audi TT

69.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Audi S8

Audi S8 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Audi S8 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi S8?

The average MOT pass rate for the Audi S8 is 87.6% compared to the Audi average of 89.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Audi S8?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Audi S8 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 87.6%, the Audi S8 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Audi S8?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Audi S8?

Typical mileage for the Audi S8: 132,713 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used S8 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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