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Audi A5 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
73.6% pass rate
from 1,762 tests in 2021
(37% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (40% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.45% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (79% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Direction indicators (93% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Flashing type (93% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.057% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 6.5% fail on Suspension (60% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Springs (57% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Coil springs (57% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring (58% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (51% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (47% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (45% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.62% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.62% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.40% fail on Anti-roll bars (92% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Linkage
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.40% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.40% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.057% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (81% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Condition
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.057% fail on Size/type
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition (93% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Emission control equipment (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Particulate filter (45 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.057% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.057% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 2.6% fail on Spark ignition (39% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Catalyst emissions (81% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested (73% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.057% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.11% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.11% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility (40% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (39% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (49% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.28% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes (66% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (36% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.51% fail on Brake discs and drums (60% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Brake discs (59% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (91% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (94% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (91% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (91% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (90% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (66% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Anti-lock braking system (64% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.057% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.34% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.057% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.057% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.057% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.057% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.057% fail on Other components
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (56% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Doors (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
    • 0.85% fail on Transmission (71% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Drive shafts (74% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.057% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.057% fail on Joints
    • 0.62% fail on Exhaust system (75% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe
    • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.11% fail on Chassis
      • 0.11% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.057% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.057% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.057% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.91% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.91% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.62% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (66% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.057% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.057% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.057% fail on Airbags
      • 0.057% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.51% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.057% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.057% fail on Power steering
      • 0.057% fail on Pump
    • 0.057% fail on Steering play
      • 0.057% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.45% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
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