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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Audi A5. Check any A5 by registration number below.

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84.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-5.4%

vs Audi Avg

17

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Audi A5 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Audi A5 has an average MOT pass rate of 84.3%, which is 5.4 percentage points below the Audi brand average of 89.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the A5 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Audi A5 fails its MOT are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. If you are preparing your A5 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Audi A5, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Audi A5 performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 85 vehicles

97.6%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Mileage at 3yr

117k mi

2021

Based on 695 vehicles

91.4%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

11.1%

Mileage at 3yr

45k mi

2020

Based on 7,279 vehicles

90.3%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

11.0%

Mileage at 3yr

42k mi

Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

2019

Based on 29,899 vehicles

89.6%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

12.2%

Mileage at 3yr

42k mi

Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

2018

Based on 34,283 vehicles

88.6%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

13.2%

Mileage at 5yr

71k mi

2017

Based on 43,333 vehicles

87.1%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

14.7%

Mileage at 5yr

80k mi

2016

Based on 23,687 vehicles

85.1%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

15.5%

2015

Based on 29,737 vehicles

84.3%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

17.5%

Mileage at 10yr

142k mi

2014

Based on 30,407 vehicles

83.0%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

18.2%

Mileage at 10yr

148k mi

2013

Based on 30,473 vehicles

81.5%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

19.1%

Mileage at 10yr

150k mi

2012

Based on 26,864 vehicles

81.2%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

19.6%

Mileage at 10yr

160k mi

2011

Based on 27,672 vehicles

79.4%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

20.1%

2010

Based on 28,623 vehicles

77.5%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

22.3%

2009

Based on 17,126 vehicles

77.3%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

22.8%

2008

Based on 11,813 vehicles

77.8%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

19.0%

2007

Based on 4,186 vehicles

78.3%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

19.1%

0

Based on 142,462 vehicles

83.9%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Mileage at 5yr

82k mi

Top MOT Failures — Audi A5

The most common reasons a Audi A5 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements

2.2%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

2.0%
3

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

1.8%
4

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

1.6%
5

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

1.6%
Audi A5 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Audi Models

Compare MOT reliability across Audi models.

Audi A5 S Ln Blk Ed 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa

90.3% pass rate

Audi A6 Aroad Sport 55tfsi Mhev Q A

89.5% pass rate

Audi All Road Avant

82.6% pass rate

Audi Rs 4 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A

94.7% pass rate

Audi E-tron S Quattro

82.6% pass rate

Audi TT

69.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Audi A5

Audi A5 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Audi A5 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi A5?
The average MOT pass rate for the Audi A5 is 84.3% compared to the Audi average of 89.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Audi A5?
The most common MOT failures on the Audi A5 are: Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements (2.2%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.0%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (1.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Audi A5 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 84.3%, the Audi A5 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Audi A5?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Audi A5?
Typical mileage for the Audi A5: 117,354 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used A5 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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