Audi Q5 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
74.0% pass rate
from 3,895 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi Q5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Flexible couplings (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (33% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.026% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition
    • 0.10% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.077% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.026% fail on Pipe
    • 0.026% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.026% fail on Body
      • 0.026% fail on Other body component
  • 7.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim (34% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (84% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (50% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp levelling device (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (49% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (49% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.077% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (83% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Rear reflectors (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Electrical equipment (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.026% fail on Horn
    • 0.026% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.026% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 7.3% fail on Suspension (44% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes (90% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint (54% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.0% fail on Springs (44% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Coil springs (44% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Coil spring (44% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (53% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bars (96% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.051% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.10% fail on Shock absorbers (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.026% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres (39% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (38% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (36% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (45% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (56% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.077% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.077% fail on View to rear
      • 0.077% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.026% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.026% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.8% fail on Brakes (65% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (28% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.28% fail on Brake discs and drums (75% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Brake discs (75% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Brake performance (92% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (91% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (92% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance (92% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.026% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.077% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.051% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (91% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.051% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (97% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Rbt (sp) (97% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.026% fail on Rbt
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (60% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-lock braking system (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.026% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.051% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.026% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.026% fail on Pedal
    • 0.026% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.026% fail on Electronic parking brake
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (30% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (25% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (63% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.026% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.98% fail on Spark ignition (53% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Catalyst emissions (89% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.92% fail on Steering (61% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Steering linkage components (71% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drag link end (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
        • 0.026% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.15% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.026% fail on Operation
    • 0.15% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
    • 0.10% fail on Steering play
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (69% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.077% fail on Seat belts (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Condition (78% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
    • 0.051% fail on Condition
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    Refined and practical. Impressive rear passenger space and decent boot. Good economy from 2.0 TDI. Long-distance comfort.

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