AUDI S5 MOT pass rate
87.6% of 4,456 AUDI S5 MOT tests pass.
The S5 has a pass rate of 87.6%, a little higher than the average across all AUDI models (84.5%).
The AUDI S5 passes its MOT 87.6% 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 eases gradually with age, from 90.4% at 0–3 years to 85.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.4% | 353 | 26,459 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.0% | 782 | 37,003 miles |
| 6–10 years | 90.2% | 347 | 63,362 miles |
| 10–15 years | 86.3% | 1,912 | 87,297 miles |
| 15+ years | 85.4% | 1,062 | 106,261 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI S5
The most common reason the AUDI S5 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 43.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 43.8% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Suspension | 25.7% | Fractured or broken |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 21.7% | Too high |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Brakes | 12.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 9.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.0% | Insecure |
| Road Wheels | 2.5% | Fractured |
| Steering | 1.9% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
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 S5?
- 87.6% of AUDI S5 MOT tests pass, based on 4,456 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the AUDI S5?
- The most common reason the AUDI S5 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 43.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- Does this show the AUDI S5'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.