AUDI A5 MOT pass rate
85.0% of 240,396 AUDI A5 MOT tests pass.
The A5's pass rate of 85.0% is in line with the average across all AUDI models, at 84.5%.
The AUDI A5 passes its MOT 85.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 93.0% at 0–3 years to 79.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.0% | 7,367 | 27,086 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.0% | 46,758 | 42,117 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.4% | 83,199 | 71,344 miles |
| 10–15 years | 81.3% | 88,443 | 107,755 miles |
| 15+ years | 79.5% | 14,629 | 132,611 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI A5
The most common reason the AUDI A5 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 44.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 44.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 31.7% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 28.2% | Too low |
| Brakes | 17.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 12.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 3.0% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related AUDI models
- AUDI A3 — 82.2% pass rate
- AUDI A4 — 80.0% pass rate
- AUDI A1 — 82.9% pass rate
- AUDI Q3 — 87.6% pass rate
- AUDI A6 — 85.3% pass rate
- AUDI TT — 83.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the AUDI A5?
- 85.0% of AUDI A5 MOT tests pass, based on 240,396 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the AUDI A5?
- The most common reason the AUDI A5 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 44.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the AUDI A5's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the AUDI service history guide for how to check and keep one.