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Audi Q5 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
81.1% pass rate
from 4,731 tests in 2021
(36% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi Q5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim (51% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim (58% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp levelling device (13 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Headlamp (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Direction indicators (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Flashing type (72% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Individual direction indicators (53% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.063% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.063% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.063% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.063% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.021% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.021% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.021% fail on Horn
    • 0.042% fail on Stop lamp (98% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Flexible couplings (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.38% fail on Doors (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Body
      • 0.042% fail on Other body component
    • 0.021% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.021% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.021% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.021% fail on Seats
      • 0.021% fail on Driver's seat
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres (31% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (39% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Visibility (39% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (30% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (46% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.085% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.085% fail on View to rear
      • 0.085% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.4% fail on Brakes (60% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (31% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.21% fail on Brake discs and drums (78% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Brake discs (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Brake performance (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (89% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (91% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake imbalance (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.063% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.042% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake imbalance (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (96% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.021% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.063% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Anti-lock braking system (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 2.3% fail on Suspension (75% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (38% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.15% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers (72% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Wheel bearings (69% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.021% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.021% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (28% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.80% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.063% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.47% fail on Spark ignition (63% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.042% fail on Catalyst emissions (92% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.042% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.021% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.021% fail on Undertray
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.40% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.021% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.021% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.085% fail on Steering play
      • 0.085% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.021% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.021% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.021% fail on Steering column
  • 0.17% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (74% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Seat belts (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
    • 0.021% fail on Condition
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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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