AUDI Q5 MOT Pass Rate
86.9% of 44,330 AUDI Q5 MOT tests pass.
The Q5 has a pass rate of 86.9%, a little higher than the average across all AUDI models (83.6%).
The AUDI Q5 passes its MOT 86.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 92.8% at 3–6 years to 75.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (10) | 10 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 92.8% | 9,705 | 45,763 miles |
| 6–10 years | 87.6% | 19,466 | 72,960 miles |
| 10–15 years | 83.2% | 13,360 | 107,501 miles |
| 15+ years | 75.6% | 1,789 | 134,414 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI Q5
The most common reason the AUDI Q5 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 30.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 30.0% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 27.8% | too low |
| Tyres | 25.4% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 21.3% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 14.0% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 10.8% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.9% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.1% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 2.3% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.3% | warning lamp indicates a fault |