AUDI Q5 MOT pass rate
88.8% of 209,716 AUDI Q5 MOT tests pass.
The Q5 has a pass rate of 88.8%, a little higher than the average across all AUDI models (84.5%).
The AUDI Q5 passes its MOT 88.8% 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 94.2% at 0–3 years to 76.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.2% | 16,284 | 28,883 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.4% | 63,566 | 43,236 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.2% | 77,791 | 73,070 miles |
| 10–15 years | 82.8% | 48,644 | 108,881 miles |
| 15+ years | 76.3% | 3,431 | 133,214 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI Q5
The most common reason the AUDI Q5 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 29.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 29.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 27.9% | Too low |
| Suspension | 26.8% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 19.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 14.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 10.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 1.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 1.3% | Fixing missing |
Related AUDI models
- AUDI A3 — 82.2% pass rate
- AUDI A4 — 80.0% pass rate
- AUDI A1 — 82.9% pass rate
- AUDI A5 — 85.0% pass rate
- AUDI Q3 — 87.6% pass rate
- AUDI A6 — 85.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the AUDI Q5?
- 88.8% of AUDI Q5 MOT tests pass, based on 209,716 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the AUDI Q5?
- The most common reason the AUDI Q5 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 29.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the AUDI Q5'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.