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Audi A5 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
68.6% pass rate
from 5,179 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (29% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Springs
      • 5.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.8% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.019% fail on Mounting
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.077% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.64% fail on Other suspension component (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.42% fail on Shock absorbers (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Anti-roll bars (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.077% fail on Linkage
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage ball joints (97% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Macpherson strut (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.039% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.019% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.019% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.019% fail on Levelling valve
  • 9.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (26% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.62% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.62% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.019% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.019% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Direction indicators (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Flashing type (86% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Side repeaters (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Individual direction indicators (94% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.019% fail on Switch
    • 0.097% fail on Electrical equipment (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Horn (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Catalyst emissions (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested (51% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.019% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.019% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.019% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.019% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition (30% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.058% fail on Particulate filter (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.019% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.019% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.077% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (83% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.23% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.058% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.058% fail on Undertray
  • 4.4% fail on Brakes (56% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (22% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.50% fail on Brake discs and drums (59% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Brake discs (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.077% fail on Service brake imbalance (84% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (89% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (89% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (89% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.077% fail on Service brake imbalance (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.71% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.64% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.37% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.25% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic parking brake (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.019% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.019% fail on Operation
    • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.019% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.019% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility (30% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (24% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (33% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.097% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.097% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.058% fail on View to rear
      • 0.058% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.019% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (54% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Doors (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Front passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Driver's door (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Hinge
      • 0.019% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.019% fail on Pipe
      • 0.019% fail on System
    • 0.097% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.077% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.019% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.077% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.077% fail on Body
      • 0.058% fail on Panel
      • 0.019% fail on Other body component
    • 0.039% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.039% fail on Seats
      • 0.039% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.019% fail on Chassis
      • 0.019% fail on Chassis condition
  • 0.98% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (37% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Prescribed areas (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Condition (86% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Airbags
      • 0.019% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.81% fail on Identification of the vehicle (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Registration plates (53% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.58% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.15% fail on Steering gear (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Operation
    • 0.039% fail on Power steering
      • 0.019% fail on Operation
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
    • 0.039% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.039% fail on Steering play
      • 0.039% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.019% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.097% fail on Condition
  • 0.019% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.019% fail on Speedometer
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