Audi A5 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
82.2% pass rate
from 11,101 tests in 2021
(26% better than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.8% fail on Tyres (42% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (63% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth (27% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.42% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.12% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (91% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Rear fog lamp (86% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Rear fog lamp (86% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Reversing lamps (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Reversing lamps (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0090% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0090% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.0090% fail on Horn
  • 2.7% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (17% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0090% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums (51% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Brake discs (51% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Brake performance (50% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (34% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0090% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0090% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.0090% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (95% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Rbt (sp) (96% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0090% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
    • 0.081% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.027% fail on Parking brake control (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.027% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.018% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pedal
    • 0.018% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0090% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0090% fail on Brake fluid
  • 2.1% fail on Suspension (55% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Suspension arms (61% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes (32% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.072% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0090% fail on Mounting
    • 0.072% fail on Anti-roll bars (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0090% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0090% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0090% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0090% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 1.9% fail on Visibility (53% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (26% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Wipers (76% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on View to rear
      • 0.099% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.036% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.036% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0090% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.80% fail on Body, chassis, structure (45% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Transmission (50% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Drive shafts (53% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Joints (53% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.036% fail on Joints
    • 0.29% fail on Exhaust system (41% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Doors
      • 0.036% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0090% fail on Catch
      • 0.018% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
    • 0.036% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.036% fail on Seats
      • 0.036% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.036% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0090% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0090% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0090% fail on Body
      • 0.0090% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0090% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0090% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.50% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Exhaust emissions (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Spark ignition (66% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Catalyst emissions (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Compression ignition (66% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (53% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0090% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0090% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.018% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0090% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0090% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plates (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels (68% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment (76% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Condition
  • 0.28% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (36% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
  • 0.072% fail on Steering (91% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.036% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.027% fail on Steering linkage components (96% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0090% fail on Steering column
  • 0.0090% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0090% fail on Speedometer
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  • Audi A5 (2007 - 2016)
    Spacious boot. Solid build quality. Good to drive on the motorway. Good handling with quattro all-wheel drive.

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