Audi A5 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
83.2% pass rate
from 10,771 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.1% fail on Tyres (65% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Condition (94% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth (47% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.66% fail on Headlamps (37% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp (67% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.27% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.27% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.24% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.028% fail on Individual direction indicators (75% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (93% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Electrical equipment (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0093% fail on Horn
    • 0.0093% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0093% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0093% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.0093% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0093% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.0093% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0093% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.0093% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (21% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.028% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.19% fail on Brake discs and drums (70% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Brake discs (70% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance (45% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.093% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.037% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.037% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (90% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Rbt (sp) (95% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.046% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.037% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (72% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.0093% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.0093% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0093% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0093% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0093% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0093% fail on Other components
  • 1.7% fail on Suspension (46% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension arms (68% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (43% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint (96% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.046% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pipes (61 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Other components (39 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.037% fail on Anti-roll bars (87% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0093% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0093% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.0093% fail on Springs
      • 0.0093% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.0093% fail on Coil spring
  • 1.7% fail on Visibility (57% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (24% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Wipers (82% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.046% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0093% fail on Window
  • 0.87% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.61% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (65% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.25% fail on Spark ignition (61% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (50% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Catalyst emissions (83% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.0093% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0093% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0093% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0093% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.45% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Transmission (54% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Drive shafts (58% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Joints (58% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.028% fail on Joints
    • 0.14% fail on Exhaust system (56% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Doors
      • 0.019% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0093% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0093% fail on Door condition
    • 0.028% fail on Seats
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0093% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.028% fail on Undertray
    • 0.019% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.019% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.019% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0093% fail on Body
      • 0.0093% fail on Other body component
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels (63% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment (74% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Condition
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
      • 0.0093% fail on Attachment
    • 0.084% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.019% fail on Airbags
      • 0.019% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.065% fail on Steering (84% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0093% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.0093% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.019% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.019% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0093% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0093% fail on Other components
    • 0.0093% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0093% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.0093% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0093% 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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