Audi Q5 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
82.3% pass rate
from 6,352 tests in 2021
(33% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi Q5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.016% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.60% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.063% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.063% fail on Door condition
      • 0.047% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
        • 0.016% fail on Catch
      • 0.016% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
    • 0.047% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.047% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.047% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.016% fail on Body
      • 0.016% fail on Other body component
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres (22% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (45% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.016% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (47% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp levelling device (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp (83% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Direction indicators (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Flashing type (75% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Individual direction indicators (51% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.016% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.079% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.063% fail on Stop lamp (97% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.031% fail on Reversing lamps (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.031% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.031% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.016% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.016% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.016% fail on Horn
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes (57% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (43% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (28% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake discs and drums (75% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Brake discs (75% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Brake performance (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.094% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.047% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (94% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.016% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.016% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.016% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.016% fail on Rbt
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.20% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.094% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (65% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.047% fail on Anti-lock braking system (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.047% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.047% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Parking brake control (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Electronic parking brake
  • 2.1% fail on Visibility (50% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Wipers (59% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.079% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.063% fail on View to rear
      • 0.047% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.016% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 2.0% fail on Suspension (73% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (52% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers (62% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bars (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.079% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.016% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.88% fail on Compression ignition (42% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.41% fail on Spark ignition (60% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.016% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.016% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.016% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.016% fail on Condition
  • 0.16% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.079% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.079% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Track rod end (97% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Locking devices
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (77% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Seat belts (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Condition (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Requirements
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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