Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40Tdi Mhev Quat Sa
From 1,646 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 tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 20 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 tyre seriously damaged | 20 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 18 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 96.8% | a wheel with more than one loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud |
| 2021 | 95.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q5 S Ln Ed1 40Tdi Mhev Quat Sas tested had between 17,908 and 33,363 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,240 median miles, the Q5 S Ln Ed1 40Tdi Mhev Quat Sa has 0.018 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40Tdi Mhev Quat Sa MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40Tdi Mhev Quat Sa has a 95.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,646 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40Tdi Mhev Quat Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40Tdi Mhev Quat Sa is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40Tdi Mhev Quat Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40Tdi Mhev Quat Sa is 25,240 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,908 and 33,363 miles.
Buying a used Q5 S Ln Ed1 40Tdi 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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