Audi Q5 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
67.6% pass rate
from 219 tests in 2021
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi Q5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 8.7% fail on Springs
      • 8.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 8.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.91% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.8% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.0% fail on Transmission
      • 5.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 5.0% fail on Joints
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Front passenger's door (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Door condition (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.46% fail on Door condition
    • 0.46% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.46% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.46% fail on Seats
      • 0.46% fail on Driver's seat
  • 9.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp levelling device (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.46% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.46% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.46% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.46% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.6% fail on Brakes (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.46% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.46% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.91% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.91% fail on Electronic parking brake (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Brake performance (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.46% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.46% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.91% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.91% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.91% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.91% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.91% fail on Steering
    • 0.46% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.46% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.46% fail on Steering play
      • 0.46% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plates
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  • Audi Q5 (2008 - 2017)
    Refined and practical. Impressive rear passenger space and decent boot. Good economy from 2.0 TDI. Long-distance comfort.

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