Audi Q5 Sport 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat S-A
From 779 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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 27 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 | 27 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 2 |
| tyre obviously under inflated | 2 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q5 Sport 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat S-As tested had between 16,948 and 33,538 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,796 median miles, the Q5 Sport 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat S-A has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q5 Sport 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q5 Sport 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat S-A has a 92% MOT pass rate based on 779 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q5 Sport 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q5 Sport 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 27 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Q5 Sport 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q5 Sport 45 Tfsi Mhev Quat S-A is 24,796 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,948 and 33,538 miles.
Buying a used Q5 Sport 45 Tfsi 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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