Audi A6 vs Audi Q8 comp vsprung 60 tfsi e qt a: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Audi A6
78%
MOT pass rate · 246,602 vehicles
Audi Q8 comp vsprung 60 tfsi e qt a
89%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Audi A6 (78%) and Audi Q8 comp vsprung 60 tfsi e qt a (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Audi A6 | Audi Q8 comp vsprung 60 tfsi e qt a |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 89% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 11% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 136,441 mi | 43,584 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 246,602 | 9 |
Most common faults
Audi A6
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Audi Q8 comp vsprung 60 tfsi e qt a
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Audi A6 (78%) and Audi Q8 comp vsprung 60 tfsi e qt a (89%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Audi A6 report Full Audi Q8 comp vsprung 60 tfsi e qt a report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.