Audi Q5 MOT Results

Registered in 2018
90.9% pass rate
from 14,102 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi Q5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.021% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.69% fail on Reversing lamps (15 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Reversing lamps (15 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (58% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0071% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.17% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.071% fail on Direction indicators (67% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Flashing type (67% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.021% fail on Side repeaters (87% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0071% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.071% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.050% fail on Position lamp (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.021% fail on Electrical wiring (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0071% fail on Horn
    • 0.021% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (84% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.89% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Mechanical brake components (26% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.70% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.050% fail on Brake discs and drums (72% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Brake discs (72% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Brake performance (52% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Rbt (67% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0071% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.014% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.014% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.0071% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0071% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.028% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0071% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0071% fail on Valves
    • 0.014% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.014% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.0071% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.0071% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0071% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0071% fail on Other components
  • 0.77% fail on Visibility (76% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Wipers (81% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Washers (71% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.099% fail on Windscreen
  • 0.67% fail on Suspension (87% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Springs (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Coil springs (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Coil spring (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0071% fail on Mounting
    • 0.043% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.0071% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.0071% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.0071% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle (66% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates (66% worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.36% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.36% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.20% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0071% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0071% fail on Particulate filter
      • 0.16% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.043% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.092% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.092% fail on Condition
  • 0.099% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Transmission
      • 0.064% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.064% fail on Joints
    • 0.021% fail on Body
      • 0.014% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0071% fail on Body condition
    • 0.0071% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.0071% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0071% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 0.064% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.064% fail on Attachment
  • 0.0071% fail on Steering
    • 0.0071% fail on Electronic power steering
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