AUDI SQ5 MOT pass rate
93.8% of 4,264 AUDI SQ5 MOT tests pass.
The SQ5 passes its MOT 93.8% of the time — well above the average across all AUDI models, which sits at 84.5%.
The AUDI SQ5 passes its MOT 93.8% 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 eases gradually with age, from 93.7% at 0–3 years to 90.4% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.7% | 940 | 28,864 miles |
| 3–6 years | 95.4% | 1,779 | 36,725 miles |
| 6–10 years | 93.3% | 815 | 86,753 miles |
| 10–15 years | 90.4% | 730 | 96,587 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI SQ5
The most common reason the AUDI SQ5 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 49.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 49.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 22.6% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.3% | Too low |
| Brakes | 10.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 10.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Identification of the vehicle | 6.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.8% | Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 0.3% | 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 SQ5?
- 93.8% of AUDI SQ5 MOT tests pass, based on 4,264 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the AUDI SQ5?
- The most common reason the AUDI SQ5 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 49.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the AUDI SQ5'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.