Audi A5 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
73.3% pass rate
from 11,301 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim (15% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (52% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps (16% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (47% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Direction indicators (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Flashing type (67% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.088% fail on Individual direction indicators (93% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0088% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (73% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Stop lamp (85% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.34% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (41% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp (41% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp (40% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Electrical equipment (71% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Horn (65% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0088% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.035% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.018% fail on Position lamps (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0088% fail on Switch
    • 0.0088% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0088% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.9% fail on Suspension (48% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Springs (27% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Coil springs (27% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Coil spring (26% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0088% fail on Mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (56% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (21% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (54% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Suspension arm (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.84% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.47% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.28% fail on Anti-roll bars (92% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.053% fail on Linkage (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Linkage ball joints (95% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.080% fail on Other suspension component (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0088% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0088% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.027% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0088% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.027% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0088% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0088% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres (13% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (22% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility (18% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers (18% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.088% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.080% fail on View to rear
      • 0.080% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0088% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes (52% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (31% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums (58% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Brake discs (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0088% fail on Linkage
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt (51% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance (53% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (90% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (67% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.035% fail on Parking brake performance (96% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Rbt (95% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance (96% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.0088% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.36% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.044% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses (90% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic parking brake (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0088% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.027% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
    • 0.018% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (95% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pedal (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Rigid brake pipes (98% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0088% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0088% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.0088% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (23% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (21% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (32% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.34% fail on Catalyst emissions (64% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested (67% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0088% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0088% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0088% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (90% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.0088% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.080% fail on Fluid leaks (62% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Engine oil leaks (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.035% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.035% fail on Undertray
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (35% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (29% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (27% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (28% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.027% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.027% fail on Joints
    • 0.93% fail on Exhaust system (45% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0088% fail on Tank
      • 0.0088% fail on Hose
    • 0.16% fail on Doors
      • 0.080% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.080% fail on Door condition
      • 0.062% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.062% fail on Door condition
      • 0.018% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
    • 0.097% fail on Undertray (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.035% fail on Seats
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0088% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.027% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.018% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.0088% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0088% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.018% fail on Body (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0088% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0088% fail on Chassis condition
  • 0.81% fail on Identification of the vehicle (92% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Registration plates (92% worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.62% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (32% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.053% fail on Seat belts (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Condition (85% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0088% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0088% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.53% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.42% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.25% fail on Steering (90% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components (94% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.062% fail on Power steering
      • 0.035% fail on Operation
      • 0.0088% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0088% fail on Pump
      • 0.0088% fail on Other components
    • 0.035% fail on Steering gear (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Steering play
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.018% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0088% fail on Steering wheel
Read the Honest John Review

  • Audi A5 (2007 - 2016)
    Spacious boot. Solid build quality. Good to drive on the motorway. Good handling with quattro all-wheel drive.

    Search Good Garages