Audi Q5 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
83.2% pass rate
from 8,894 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 Q5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Transmission (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Drive shafts (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.067% fail on Doors
      • 0.034% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition
      • 0.022% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
      • 0.011% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
    • 0.022% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.022% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.022% fail on Seats
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.011% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.011% fail on Body
      • 0.011% fail on Other body component
    • 0.011% fail on Undertray
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (29% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (63% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.034% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Headlamps (63% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp (84% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (65% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.056% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.056% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.045% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.045% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.034% fail on Electrical equipment (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.011% fail on Horn
    • 0.022% fail on Direction indicators (96% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Flashing type (96% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.011% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.011% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 1.8% fail on Visibility (53% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (38% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Wipers (70% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on View to rear
      • 0.034% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.011% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.8% fail on Brakes (58% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (44% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (31% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (31% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.10% fail on Brake discs and drums (87% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Brake discs (87% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Brake performance (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (94% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Rbt (sp) (93% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (87% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.045% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Anti-lock braking system (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic stability control (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.011% fail on Servos
    • 0.011% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
  • 1.4% fail on Suspension (70% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Suspension arms (37% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint (97% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.090% fail on Shock absorbers (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Anti-roll bars (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.011% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.011% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.011% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.83% fail on Compression ignition (42% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.022% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (91% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Spark ignition (51% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.011% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.011% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.011% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.011% fail on Undertray
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (64% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Seat belts (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Condition (63% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Requirements
    • 0.079% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (67% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
  • 0.090% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.022% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.045% fail on Steering linkage components (94% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
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  • Audi Q5 (2008 - 2017)
    Refined and practical. Impressive rear passenger space and decent boot. Good economy from 2.0 TDI. Long-distance comfort.

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