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Audi A5 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
77.7% pass rate
from 9,988 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.4% fail on Tyres (35% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth (31% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (42% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (20% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (39% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Direction indicators (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Flashing type (74% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Side repeaters (46% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Individual direction indicators (94% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.010% fail on Switch
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (72% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (45% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Reversing lamps (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Reversing lamps (57% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Electrical equipment (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Horn
    • 0.010% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.010% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.010% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 3.5% fail on Brakes (42% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (24% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.030% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums (51% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Brake discs (51% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance (34% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (34% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake performance (31% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake imbalance (76% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.020% fail on Parking brake performance (96% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Rbt (95% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake performance (95% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.060% fail on Parking brake control (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.020% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pedal
    • 0.020% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.010% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.010% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
  • 3.1% fail on Suspension (67% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes (27% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (52% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.13% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bars (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.040% fail on Linkage ball joints (93% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Linkage
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.020% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.010% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.010% fail on Pipes
    • 0.010% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 2.6% fail on Visibility (42% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Wipers (58% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.060% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.010% fail on Window
  • 2.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.1% fail on Joints
        • 0.010% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.070% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.070% fail on Joints
    • 0.64% fail on Exhaust system (35% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.090% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.090% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.060% fail on Seats
      • 0.060% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.040% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.030% fail on Undertray
    • 0.020% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.020% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.010% fail on Body
      • 0.010% fail on Other body component
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (40% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Spark ignition (40% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Catalyst emissions (71% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.010% fail on Particulate filter
      • 0.41% fail on Compression ignition (42% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (41% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (60% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.020% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.020% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (22 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.010% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.010% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.070% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.050% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.020% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.020% fail on Undertray
  • 0.55% fail on Identification of the vehicle (62% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Registration plates (63% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.54% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.35% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
      • 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.010% fail on Airbags
      • 0.010% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
  • 0.19% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
        • 0.010% fail on Steering component
    • 0.030% fail on Steering gear (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.030% fail on Power steering
      • 0.030% fail on Operation
    • 0.020% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.010% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.010% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.010% fail on Universal joint
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