Audi Q5 MOT Results
Registered in 201177.6% pass rate
from 5,739 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi Q5 is unusually good or bad.
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6.9% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(120% worse than other 2011 cars)
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5.5% fail on
Transmission
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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5.4% fail on
Drive shafts
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.12% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Belts
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5.4% fail on
Drive shafts
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
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0.31% fail on
Doors
(100% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Driver's door
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.14% fail on Door condition
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0.017% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.017% fail on Door condition
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0.16% fail on
Driver's door
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.070% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.035% fail on Tank
- 0.017% fail on Pipe
- 0.017% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.070% fail on Bumpers
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0.035% fail on
Body
- 0.035% fail on Other body component
- 0.035% fail on Undertray
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0.017% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.017% fail on Boot lid condition
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5.5% fail on
Transmission
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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6.3% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(39% better than other 2011 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
(23% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim (30% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.1% fail on
Headlamps
(22% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp (57% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.92% fail on
Direction indicators
(47% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.91% fail on
Flashing type
(48% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.087% fail on Side repeaters (87% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.052% fail on All direction indicators
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0.017% fail on
Semaphore
- 0.017% fail on Arm
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0.91% fail on
Flashing type
(48% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.31% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.31% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.28% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (83% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Stop lamp (93% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.070% fail on
Reversing lamps
(70% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Reversing lamps (69% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.035% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.035% fail on Position lamp
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0.035% fail on
Electrical equipment
(87% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.017% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.017% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.017% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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3.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
(23% worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Suspension
(66% better than other 2011 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes (63% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.017% fail on Suspension arm
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0.45% fail on
Springs
(90% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Coil springs
(90% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Coil spring (90% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Coil springs
(90% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers (78% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.087% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(96% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.017% fail on Linkage
- 0.017% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.017% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.070% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.035% fail on Ball joint
- 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.035% fail on Wheel bearings (92% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.017% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.017% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
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0.017% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.017% fail on Ball joint
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3.1% fail on
Suspension arms
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3.8% fail on
Tyres
(36% better than other 2011 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Tread depth (32% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Condition (46% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Size/type
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3.1% fail on
Visibility
(36% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Washers (32% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Wipers (39% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.12% fail on Windscreen
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0.035% fail on
View to rear
- 0.017% fail on Mirrors
- 0.017% fail on Indirect vision devices
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2.6% fail on
Brakes
(62% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(33% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(24% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Brake pads (24% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(54% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Brake discs (57% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Brake drums
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1.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(24% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Brake performance
(89% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Service brake performance
(84% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Rbt
(83% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Service brake imbalance (89% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Rbt
(83% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.070% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(95% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Rbt (sp) (96% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.052% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(89% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.017% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
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0.26% fail on
Service brake performance
(84% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.21% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(55% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.10% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.017% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.035% fail on
Parking brake control
(88% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Electronic parking brake
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0.035% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.017% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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1.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(33% better than other 2011 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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2.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.7% fail on
Compression ignition
(100% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.30% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.087% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.017% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.017% fail on Particulate filter
- 0.017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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0.44% fail on
Spark ignition
(72% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (46% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.7% fail on
Compression ignition
(100% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.017% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.017% fail on Sound deadening material
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0.017% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.017% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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2.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.78% fail on
Steering
(58% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Steering linkage components
(77% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Ball joint
- 0.052% fail on Drag link end
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0.017% fail on
Other components
- 0.017% fail on Steering linkage
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0.24% fail on
Steering play
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.14% fail on Steering rack
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0.10% fail on
Power steering
- 0.10% fail on Operation
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0.35% fail on
Steering linkage components
(77% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.42% fail on Registration plates
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0.26% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.26% fail on Attachment
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0.24% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(68% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.087% fail on
Seat belts
(75% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.087% fail on Condition (72% better than other 2011 cars)
Read the Honest John Review
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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.