Audi A5 MOT Results

Registered in 2018
89.3% pass rate
from 12,430 tests in 2021
(9.2% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.5% fail on Tyres (61% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition (57% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (82% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Visibility (65% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Wipers (67% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Washers (66% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0080% fail on Window
    • 0.016% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (58% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Headlamp aim (50% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Headlamps (71% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.048% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Direction indicators (58% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Flashing type (58% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.040% fail on Side repeaters (75% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (82% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0080% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0080% fail on Switch
  • 0.89% fail on Brakes (35% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Mechanical brake components (34% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Brake linings and pads (28% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Brake pads (29% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.048% fail on Brake discs and drums (73% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Brake discs (73% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0080% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0080% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.032% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.016% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.0080% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.0080% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.0080% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.0080% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0080% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0080% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.016% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.0080% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.0080% fail on Pedal
    • 0.0080% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0080% fail on Servos
    • 0.0080% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.0080% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0080% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0080% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0080% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0080% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plates (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.54% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (72% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Seat belts (71% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Condition (70% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.47% fail on Suspension
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers (200% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Springs
      • 0.10% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.064% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.040% fail on Mounting (27 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.088% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0080% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0080% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.016% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 0.38% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.38% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.29% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.024% fail on Emission control equipment (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Catalytic converter (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0080% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.024% fail on Catalyst emissions (74% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0080% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.088% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.088% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels (93% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Condition
  • 0.14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.056% fail on Doors
      • 0.032% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition
      • 0.024% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition
    • 0.024% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.024% fail on Seats
      • 0.016% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0080% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.016% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0080% fail on Hose
      • 0.0080% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0080% fail on Transmission
      • 0.0080% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.0080% fail on Joints
    • 0.0080% fail on Body
      • 0.0080% fail on Other body component
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