Audi A5 MOT Results
Registered in 201583.2% pass rate
from 10,771 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A5 is unusually good or bad.
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7.1% fail on
Tyres
(65% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Condition (94% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Tread depth (47% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Size/type
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2.2% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(50% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
(28% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.66% fail on
Headlamps
(37% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Headlamp (67% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.27% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.27% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.24% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.028% fail on Individual direction indicators (75% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.17% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (93% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.019% fail on
Electrical equipment
(82% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0093% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.0093% fail on Horn
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0.0093% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.0093% fail on Position lamp
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0.0093% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.0093% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.0093% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.0093% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.0093% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.0093% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.0093% fail on Rear reflectors
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1.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
(28% better than other 2015 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Brakes
(37% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(21% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.6% fail on Brake pads
- 0.028% fail on Brake linings
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0.19% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(70% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Brake discs (70% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.45% fail on
Brake performance
(58% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Service brake performance
(50% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Rbt
(49% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Service brake performance (45% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.31% fail on
Rbt
(49% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.037% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(70% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.037% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(68% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.037% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(68% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.037% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(90% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Rbt (sp) (95% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.31% fail on
Service brake performance
(50% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.037% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(72% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.028% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.0093% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.0093% fail on Electronic parking brake
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0.0093% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.0093% fail on Brake fluid
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0.0093% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.0093% fail on Other components
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1.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(21% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Suspension
(46% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Suspension arms
(68% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (43% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.019% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.019% fail on Ball joint (96% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0093% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.046% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
(9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Pipes (61 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Other components (39 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0093% fail on Suspension unit
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0.037% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(87% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.0093% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0093% fail on Linkage ball joints
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0.0093% fail on
Springs
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0.0093% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.0093% fail on Coil spring
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0.0093% fail on
Coil springs
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1.7% fail on
Visibility
(57% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Washers (24% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Wipers (82% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.11% fail on
View to rear
(140% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Mirrors (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.056% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.046% fail on Windscreen
- 0.0093% fail on Window
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0.87% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(24% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.61% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.046% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (65% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.25% fail on
Spark ignition
(61% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (50% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Catalyst emissions (83% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0093% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.61% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.0093% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.0093% fail on Undertray
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0.0093% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.0093% fail on Other leaks
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0.86% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.53% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(140% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Registration plates (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(52% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Transmission
(54% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Drive shafts
(58% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Joints (58% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.028% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.028% fail on Joints
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0.15% fail on
Drive shafts
(58% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Exhaust system (56% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.028% fail on
Doors
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0.019% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.019% fail on Door condition
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0.0093% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.0093% fail on Door condition
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0.019% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.028% fail on
Seats
- 0.019% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.0093% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.028% fail on Undertray
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0.019% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.019% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.019% fail on Bumpers
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0.0093% fail on
Body
- 0.0093% fail on Other body component
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0.18% fail on
Transmission
(54% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Road Wheels
(63% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Attachment (74% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Condition
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0.22% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(41% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.11% fail on Condition
- 0.0093% fail on Attachment
- 0.084% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.019% fail on
Airbags
- 0.019% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.12% fail on
Seat belts
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0.065% fail on
Steering
(84% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.028% fail on
Steering linkage components
(92% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0093% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0093% fail on Track rod end
- 0.0093% fail on Locking devices
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0.019% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.019% fail on Steering rack
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0.0093% fail on
Power steering
- 0.0093% fail on Other components
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0.0093% fail on
Steering play
- 0.0093% fail on Steering rack
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0.028% fail on
Steering linkage components
(92% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.0093% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.0093% fail on Speedometer
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.