Audi Q5 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Audi Q5. Check any Q5 by registration number below.

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81.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-8.0%

vs Audi Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Audi Q5 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Audi Q5 has an average MOT pass rate of 81.8%, which is 8.0 percentage points below the Audi brand average of 89.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Q5 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Audi Q5 fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Q5 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.

Typical mileage for the Q5 is around 44,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Q5, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Audi Q5, 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 Q5 performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 89 vehicles

96.6%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 3yr

Based on 37,343 vehicles

91.1%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

9.9%

Mileage at 5yr

72k mi

2017

Based on 28,757 vehicles

86.1%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

14.7%

Mileage at 5yr

Based on 15,275 vehicles

78.7%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

23.3%

2010

Based on 10,476 vehicles

77.6%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

25.1%

2009

Based on 11,095 vehicles

75.9%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

24.7%

2008

Based on 25,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

Mileage at 5yr

44k mi

Mileage at 10yr

85k mi

0

Based on 110,985 vehicles

87.4%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

Top MOT Failures — Audi Q5

The most common reasons a Audi Q5 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

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

3.1%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

2.2%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.0%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.0%

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.0%

Audi Q5 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Typical Mileage — Audi Q5

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2008 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Q5.

At 3 Years

26,000

miles

At 5 Years

44,000

miles

At 10 Years

85,000

miles

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 Q5

Audi Q5 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Audi Q5 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi Q5?

The average MOT pass rate for the Audi Q5 is 81.8% 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 Q5?

The most common MOT failures on the Audi Q5 are: A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3.1%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (2.2%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Audi Q5 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 81.8%, the Audi Q5 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 Q5?

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 Q5?

Typical mileage for the Audi Q5: 71,640 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Q5 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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