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Audi A5 MOT Results

Registered in 2017
88.9% pass rate
from 14,829 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.2% fail on Tyres (53% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition (55% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (58% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Size/type
  • 1.2% fail on Visibility (68% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Wipers (71% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Washers (74% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass (98% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.013% fail on View to rear
      • 0.013% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.1% fail on Brakes (49% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Mechanical brake components (51% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Brake linings and pads (46% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Brake pads (46% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Brake discs and drums (72% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Brake discs (72% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Rbt (68% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.047% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.040% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.020% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0067% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.074% fail on Electronic braking system (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.027% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.027% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.020% fail on Parking brake control (74% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.013% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.013% fail on Pedal
    • 0.013% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.013% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0067% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0067% fail on Servos
    • 0.0067% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0067% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0067% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 0.97% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (63% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Headlamp aim (46% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp aim (44% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Headlamps (80% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.027% fail on Headlamp (94% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.054% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Direction indicators (84% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Flashing type (84% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.020% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (76% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 0.84% fail on Suspension
    • 0.51% fail on Springs (50% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Coil springs (47% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.12% fail on Mounting (17 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0067% fail on Attachment bracket
      • 0.0067% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.18% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0067% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0067% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.034% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 0.61% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.60% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.33% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.061% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.013% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0067% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0067% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0067% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.27% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (62% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0067% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.0067% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0067% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.074% fail on Condition
    • 0.0067% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0067% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels (60% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Condition
  • 0.13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Transmission
      • 0.034% fail on Drive shafts (65% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Joints
      • 0.013% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.013% fail on Joints
    • 0.027% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
      • 0.013% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.020% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.013% fail on Body
      • 0.013% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0067% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.0067% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0067% fail on Tank
    • 0.0067% fail on Undertray
  • 0.0067% fail on Steering
    • 0.0067% fail on Electronic power steering
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