Audi S5 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
73.7% pass rate
from 342 tests in 2021
(35% better than other 2008 cars)
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 S5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (33% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.58% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.4% fail on Springs
      • 4.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.4% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.5% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.29% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Condition
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 6.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp levelling device (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.58% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.58% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.29% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.58% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.29% fail on Switch
    • 0.29% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.29% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on Washers
  • 2.9% fail on Brakes (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.88% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.58% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.58% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.58% fail on Electronic parking brake (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Brake performance (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Brake performance not tested
  • 1.8% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Doors
      • 0.58% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.58% fail on Door condition
      • 0.29% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
    • 0.58% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.29% fail on Transmission
      • 0.29% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.29% fail on Joints
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.29% fail on Steering
    • 0.29% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.29% fail on Track rod end

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