Audi A5 MOT Results
Registered in 201379.6% pass rate
from 11,243 tests in 2021
(29% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A5 is unusually good or bad.
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6.8% fail on
Tyres
(32% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Condition (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Tread depth (23% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Size/type
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4.6% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(41% better than other 2013 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.9% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.5% fail on Headlamp (23% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Direction indicators
(47% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Flashing type
(47% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.062% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0089% fail on All direction indicators
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0.47% fail on
Flashing type
(47% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.089% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(72% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.089% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(72% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.089% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(72% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (94% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Reversing lamps
(89% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Reversing lamps (89% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Electrical equipment
(90% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Horn (85% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0089% fail on Rear reflectors
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2.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
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3.4% fail on
Brakes
(34% better than other 2013 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(15% better than other 2013 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.0% fail on Brake pads
- 0.0089% fail on Brake linings
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0.38% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(56% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Brake discs (57% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0089% fail on Brake drums
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2.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.2% fail on
Brake performance
(42% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.97% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.93% fail on
Rbt
- 0.86% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.018% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
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0.018% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0089% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.0089% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.93% fail on
Rbt
- 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.098% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(68% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.089% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(70% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.044% fail on Service brake imbalance (80% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0089% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.089% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(70% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.098% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(87% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Rbt (sp) (89% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.0089% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.0089% fail on
Rbt
- 0.0089% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.0089% fail on
Rbt
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0.97% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.14% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(47% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.062% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.089% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.036% fail on
Parking brake control
(82% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Electronic parking brake
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0.027% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.027% fail on Brake fluid
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0.027% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.0089% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.0089% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.0089% fail on Pedal
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2.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(15% better than other 2013 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Suspension
(65% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Suspension arms
(59% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.83% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.11% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.14% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(83% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.027% fail on Linkage ball joints (90% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0089% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.0089% fail on Linkage
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0.098% fail on
Springs
(97% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.098% fail on
Coil springs
(97% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.098% fail on
Coil springs
(97% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.044% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0089% fail on Ball joint
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0.027% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0089% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.018% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.0089% fail on Levelling valve
- 0.0089% fail on Pipes
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0.0089% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.0089% fail on Pins and bushes
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1.9% fail on
Visibility
(54% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Wipers (68% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.12% fail on
View to rear
- 0.12% fail on Mirrors
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0.071% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.062% fail on Windscreen
- 0.0089% fail on Window
- 0.0089% fail on Bonnet
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1.3% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(31% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Transmission
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0.67% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.67% fail on Joints
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0.080% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.080% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.67% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.38% fail on Exhaust system (48% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.089% fail on
Doors
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0.053% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.053% fail on Door condition
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0.027% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.027% fail on Door condition
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0.0089% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.0089% fail on Door condition
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0.053% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.044% fail on
Seats
- 0.044% fail on Driver's seat
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0.027% fail on
Fuel system
(74% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Pipe
- 0.0089% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.018% fail on Bumpers
- 0.018% fail on Undertray
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0.75% fail on
Transmission
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0.67% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(61% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(61% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Spark ignition
(58% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (40% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Catalyst emissions (81% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.20% fail on
Compression ignition
(68% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.044% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (81% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.44% fail on
Spark ignition
(58% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.027% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.018% fail on Other leaks
- 0.0089% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.0089% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.0089% fail on Undertray
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0.63% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(61% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Road Wheels
(87% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Attachment (77% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(89% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Registration plates (90% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.15% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.13% fail on Condition
- 0.018% fail on Attachment
- 0.0089% fail on Requirements
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0.027% fail on
Airbags
- 0.018% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.0089% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.12% fail on
Steering
(90% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.044% fail on
Steering linkage components
(96% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Track rod end (97% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0089% fail on Ball joint
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0.036% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.036% fail on Steering rack
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0.018% fail on
Steering play
- 0.018% fail on Steering rack
- 0.018% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.0089% fail on Steering column
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0.044% fail on
Steering linkage components
(96% better than other 2013 cars)
Read the Honest John Review
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Audi A5 (2007 - 2016)
Spacious boot. Solid build quality. Good to drive on the motorway. Good handling with quattro all-wheel drive.