Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S-A
From 1,792 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, caused 130 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.
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 130 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 38 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 31 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 28 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 23 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 18 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 5 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 54.7% of A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S-A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 32.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £168.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.8% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 85.8% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S-As tested had between 19,653 and 40,098 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,720 median miles, the A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S-A has 0.046 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S-A has a 86.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,792 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S-A is a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, which caused 130 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S-A is 29,720 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,653 and 40,098 miles.
Buying a used A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev 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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