Audi Q5 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
70.0% pass rate
from 4,160 tests in 2021
(22% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi Q5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.048% fail on Flexible couplings (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.19% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Doors (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Front passenger's door (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Driver's door (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (45% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.072% fail on Tank
      • 0.048% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.072% fail on Undertray
    • 0.048% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.048% fail on Seats
      • 0.048% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.024% fail on Bumpers
  • 9.6% fail on Suspension (34% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Springs
      • 5.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.4% fail on Coil spring
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.072% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.63% fail on Other suspension component (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.26% fail on Shock absorbers (70% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Wheel bearings (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Anti-roll bars (98% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.024% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (42% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (24% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Direction indicators (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Flashing type (76% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Individual direction indicators (62% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.024% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.024% fail on Arm
    • 0.34% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (89% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.048% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.048% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres (37% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (34% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (44% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (29% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (25% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.94% fail on Spark ignition (66% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.048% fail on Catalyst emissions (96% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Emissions not tested (89% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Fluid leaks (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Engine oil leaks (79% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 3.1% fail on Brakes (65% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (24% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.48% fail on Brake discs and drums (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Brake discs (58% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Brake performance (89% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (88% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake imbalance (79% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.072% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.072% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Rbt (sp) (92% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake imbalance (91% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.072% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (96% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Rbt (sp) (98% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.36% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.26% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.048% fail on Parking brake control (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Electronic parking brake
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (41% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (57% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.096% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.024% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.024% fail on View to rear
      • 0.024% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (47% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Steering linkage components (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.024% fail on Other components
        • 0.024% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.22% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.19% fail on Power steering
      • 0.19% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Steering wheel (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Steering column
    • 0.024% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.024% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.48% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (55% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.072% fail on Seat belts (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Condition (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Airbags
      • 0.024% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.48% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.46% fail on Attachment
    • 0.024% fail on Condition
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review

  • 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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