Audi S5 Edition 1 Tdi Mhev Quat A
From 532 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 windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 13 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 | 13 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 4 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 91.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all S5 Edition 1 Tdi Mhev Quat As tested had between 22,079 and 42,576 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,842 median miles, the S5 Edition 1 Tdi Mhev Quat A has 0.025 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi S5 Edition 1 Tdi Mhev Quat A MOT pass rate?
The Audi S5 Edition 1 Tdi Mhev Quat A has a 92.5% MOT pass rate based on 532 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi S5 Edition 1 Tdi Mhev Quat A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi S5 Edition 1 Tdi Mhev Quat A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi S5 Edition 1 Tdi Mhev Quat A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi S5 Edition 1 Tdi Mhev Quat A is 29,842 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,079 and 42,576 miles.
Buying a used S5 Edition 1 Tdi Mhev Quat 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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