Audi A5 MOT Results
Registered in 200977.2% pass rate
from 6,660 tests in 2017
(30% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A5 is unusually good or bad.
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8.5% fail on
Tyres
(19% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Condition (39% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.11% fail on Size/type
- 0.075% fail on Valve stem
- 0.045% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
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8.3% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(46% better than other 2009 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp (44% better than other 2009 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Headlamps
(22% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
(11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Headlamp levelling device (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Dipswitch
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0.92% fail on
Position lamps
(75% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Front lamps (81% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Rear lamps (56% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Direction indicators
(68% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Flashing type
(68% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.015% fail on Individual lamps
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0.50% fail on
Flashing type
(68% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(74% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Fog lamp (73% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.045% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.030% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.030% fail on Horn (86% better than other 2009 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Suspension
(59% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Shock absorbers
(56% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Condition (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Coil springs
(74% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.74% fail on
Suspension arms
(60% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (61% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Condition
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0.39% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.29% fail on Front
- 0.11% fail on Rear
- 0.35% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.30% fail on
Drive shafts
(72% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Front drive shafts
(74% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Constant velocity joints (73% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.015% fail on Drive shafts
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0.29% fail on
Front drive shafts
(74% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.015% fail on Suspension unit
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0.015% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.015% fail on Condition
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0.015% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.015% fail on Linkage condition
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1.8% fail on
Shock absorbers
(56% worse than other 2009 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Brakes
(47% better than other 2009 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Hub components
- 2.2% fail on Brake pads
- 0.21% fail on Brake discs (66% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Brake linings
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0.77% fail on
Brake performance
(73% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Front wheels (52% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Rear wheels (87% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Brake imbalance (78% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Brake operation
- 0.045% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
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0.33% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(58% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Components
(52% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Hoses (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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0.32% fail on
Components
(52% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.11% fail on ABS (60% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.075% fail on
Parking brake
(83% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Electronic parking brake
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0.015% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.015% fail on
Pedal
- 0.015% fail on Anti-slip
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0.015% fail on
Pedal
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2.3% fail on
Hub components
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2.3% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(57% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Washers (30% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Wipers (79% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Windscreen
- 0.045% fail on Mirrors
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1.4% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(27% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.27% fail on Emissions (54% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.11% fail on Cap
- 0.015% fail on Hose
- 0.015% fail on Pipe
- 0.090% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.93% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(86% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Registration plate (87% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.33% fail on Attachment
- 0.18% fail on Condition
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0.36% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(42% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.30% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.030% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.045% fail on
Seat belts
(84% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Condition (87% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Attachment
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0.33% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.36% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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0.23% fail on
Doors
- 0.11% fail on Drivers
- 0.075% fail on Passengers front
- 0.045% fail on Passengers other
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0.075% fail on
Seats
- 0.075% fail on Drivers
- 0.015% fail on Passengers
- 0.030% fail on Body condition
- 0.015% fail on Body security
- 0.015% fail on Spare wheel
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0.23% fail on
Doors
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0.33% fail on
Steering
(72% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Steering system
(76% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Ball joint
- 0.030% fail on Steering rack (81% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Free play
- 0.015% fail on Steering rack
- 0.015% fail on Drag link end
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0.030% fail on
Steering control
- 0.015% fail on Steering lock
- 0.015% fail on Steering wheel
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0.030% fail on
Power steering
- 0.015% fail on Drive system
- 0.015% fail on Other components
- 0.015% fail on Steering operation
-
0.26% fail on
Steering system
(76% better than other 2009 cars)
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