Audi Q5 Sln Ed1 45Tfsi Mhev Quat Sa
From 887 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 windscreen or window in an unacceptable condition e.g. due to excessive scratching. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 12 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 | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 12 |
| windscreen or window in an unacceptable condition e.g. due to excessive scratching | 2 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 1 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 96.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2021 | 95.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q5 Sln Ed1 45Tfsi Mhev Quat Sas tested had between 22,015 and 35,748 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,039 median miles, the Q5 Sln Ed1 45Tfsi Mhev Quat Sa has 0.016 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q5 Sln Ed1 45Tfsi Mhev Quat Sa MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q5 Sln Ed1 45Tfsi Mhev Quat Sa has a 95.8% MOT pass rate based on 887 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q5 Sln Ed1 45Tfsi Mhev Quat Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q5 Sln Ed1 45Tfsi Mhev Quat Sa is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Q5 Sln Ed1 45Tfsi Mhev Quat Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q5 Sln Ed1 45Tfsi Mhev Quat Sa is 27,039 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,015 and 35,748 miles.
Buying a used Q5 Sln Ed1 45Tfsi 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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