Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tdi Quat S-A
From 351 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade defective. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 13 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| leaking brake pipe or connection on a hydraulic system | 2 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| windscreen or window in an unacceptable condition e.g. due to excessive scratching | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| headlamp levelling device inoperative | 1 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 91.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tdi Quat S-As tested had between 23,211 and 39,496 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,473 median miles, the A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tdi Quat S-A has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tdi Quat S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tdi Quat S-A has a 91.7% MOT pass rate based on 351 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tdi Quat S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tdi Quat S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tdi Quat S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tdi Quat S-A is 34,473 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,211 and 39,496 miles.
Buying a used A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tdi Quat S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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