Audi Q5 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev Quat S-A
From 6,314 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Q5 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev Quat S-As fare better: 2022 models pass at 99.4% vs 92.2% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 117 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 | 117 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 61 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 56 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 46 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 22 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 20 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 12 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 12 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | 11 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 99.4% | - |
| 2021 | 92.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 96.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q5 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev Quat S-As tested had between 21,996 and 34,253 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,892 median miles, the Q5 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev Quat S-A has 0.025 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q5 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev Quat S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q5 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev Quat S-A has a 92.5% MOT pass rate based on 6,314 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q5 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev Quat S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q5 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev Quat S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 117 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Q5 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev Quat S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q5 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev Quat S-A is 29,892 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,996 and 34,253 miles.
Buying a used Q5 S Line 40 Tdi Mhev 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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