Audi S5 Tdi Mhev Quattro Auto
From 423 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 headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid). The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 19 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 | 19 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) |
| 2020 | 91.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all S5 Tdi Mhev Quattro Autos tested had between 16,474 and 48,399 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,158 median miles, the S5 Tdi Mhev Quattro Auto has 0.043 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi S5 Tdi Mhev Quattro Auto MOT pass rate?
The Audi S5 Tdi Mhev Quattro Auto has a 90.1% MOT pass rate based on 423 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi S5 Tdi Mhev Quattro Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi S5 Tdi Mhev Quattro Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi S5 Tdi Mhev Quattro Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi S5 Tdi Mhev Quattro Auto is 23,158 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,474 and 48,399 miles.
Buying a used S5 Tdi Mhev Quattro Auto?
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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