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Audi A5 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
71.4% pass rate
from 6,972 tests in 2021
(26% 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.

  • 8.7% fail on Suspension (41% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Springs
      • 5.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms (46% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (38% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (46% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension arm (84% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.46% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.029% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.057% fail on Anti-roll bars (99% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.029% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.014% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.014% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.014% fail on Levelling valve
  • 7.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (36% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (65% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Direction indicators (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Flashing type (75% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Side repeaters (42% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Individual direction indicators (94% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Switch
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.057% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Switch (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.043% fail on Electrical equipment (89% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.014% fail on Horn
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres (14% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Brakes (51% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.043% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums (59% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Brake discs (60% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt (68% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (65% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (93% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Parking brake performance (95% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Rbt (95% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Parking brake performance (94% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.52% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.32% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.043% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic parking brake (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.014% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.014% fail on Pedal
    • 0.014% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.014% fail on Servos
    • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility (33% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (27% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (34% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.043% fail on View to rear (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.014% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (43% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Transmission (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Drive shafts (55% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Joints (56% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.014% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.043% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.043% fail on Joints
    • 0.75% fail on Doors (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Front passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.014% fail on System
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.057% fail on Body
      • 0.029% fail on Other body component
      • 0.014% fail on Body condition
      • 0.014% fail on Panel
    • 0.043% fail on Seats
      • 0.043% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.029% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.014% fail on Chassis
      • 0.014% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.014% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.014% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (30% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (29% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (43% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.43% fail on Catalyst emissions (68% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested (66% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.029% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (88% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.057% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.029% fail on Catalytic converter (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.029% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.057% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.057% fail on Undertray
  • 0.73% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (32% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.086% fail on Condition (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
  • 0.72% fail on Identification of the vehicle (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plates (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.65% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment
    • 0.22% fail on Condition
  • 0.59% fail on Steering (75% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
        • 0.014% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Operation (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Steering rack (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Operation
    • 0.057% fail on Steering play
      • 0.057% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.014% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.014% fail on Electronic power steering
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