Audi Q5 S Line 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat Sa
From 3,869 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 78 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 | 78 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 54 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 17 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 17 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 14 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 12 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 6 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 92.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q5 S Line 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat Sas tested had between 15,407 and 30,368 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,581 median miles, the Q5 S Line 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat Sa has 0.028 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q5 S Line 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat Sa MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q5 S Line 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat Sa has a 93.4% MOT pass rate based on 3,869 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q5 S Line 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q5 S Line 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat Sa is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 78 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Q5 S Line 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q5 S Line 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat Sa is 23,581 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,407 and 30,368 miles.
Buying a used Q5 S Line 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat Sa?
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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