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Audi Q5 MOT pass rate and common problems

86.2% of Audi Q5s passed the 2024 MOT (110,716 first tests): 83.8% at the first attempt and 2.4% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 30% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 69.9 (95% CI 69.0–70.8; 100 = normal).

Audi Q5 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate86.2%incl. 2.4% fixed at the test centre2024110716
Passed at the first attempt83.8%all first tests2024110716
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 69.0–70.8)69.9index100 = normal for its age · rank 181 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)2024110716
Biggest excess: Body, chassis, structure5.8per 1002.3 same-age2019–2024513187
Dangerous defects5.6per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024513187
Advisory items87.1per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024513187
strip · Audi Q5 · MOT Risk Index · 69.9 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Audi Q5. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 181 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 179 and 184 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Audi Q5 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank181of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age2024110716
Best rank within its 95% interval179rankother models held where they are2024110716
Worst rank within its 95% interval184rankother models held where they are2024110716

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 64.1 to 69.9 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on an Audi Q5 MOT, and how often?

Audi Q5 MOTs fail most often on tyres: 5.9 per 100 tests, against 8.0 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 513,187).

bar · Audi Q5 · Tyres · 5.9 vs 8.0 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres5.9per 1008.02019–202430376
Body, chassis, structure5.8per 1002.32019–202429580
Visibility4.9per 1006.22019–202425378
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.4per 1009.12019–202422770
Suspension4.3per 1008.12019–202421849
Brakes2.9per 1006.92019–202414735

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 513,187 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Audi Q5 compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Audi Q5 is suspension at age 4: 1.7 failures per 100 tests, against 1.2 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 68,363).

bullet · Audi Q5 · Tyres, age 3 · 4.1 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 4.1 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 1.1 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 1.0 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 3.9 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 1.5 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 1.7 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 4.2 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 1.6 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 34.1per 1004.22019–202473306
Brakes, age 31.1per 1001.82019–202473306
Suspension, age 31.0per 1000.62019–202473306
Tyres, age 43.9per 1004.52019–202468363
Brakes, age 41.5per 1002.42019–202468363
Suspension, age 41.7per 1001.22019–202468363
Tyres, age 54.2per 1005.12019–202467111
Brakes, age 51.6per 1003.12019–202467111
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 52.0per 1002.22019–202467111
Tyres, age 64.3per 1005.52019–202460890
Brakes, age 61.9per 1003.82019–202460890
Suspension, age 62.5per 1003.72019–202460890
Tyres, age 74.6per 1006.02019–202452209
Brakes, age 72.1per 1004.52019–202452209
Suspension, age 72.5per 1005.72019–202452209
Tyres, age 84.6per 1006.32019–202447542
Brakes, age 82.5per 1005.42019–202447542
Suspension, age 82.0per 1007.82019–202447542

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Audi Q5's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Audi Q5 advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is body, chassis, structure: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 16.8% of the time.

funnel · Audi Q5 · Body, chassis, structure · 16.8 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on body, chassis, structure: 16.8 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure16.8% next failmedian model2019–20241792
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment13.8% next failmedian model2019–20241699
Suspension9.2% next failmedian model2019–202428786
Tyres6.3% next failmedian model2019–202479609
Steering6.0% next failmedian model2019–20241227
Brakes4.9% next failmedian model2019–202454539
Noise, emissions and leaks3.1% next failmedian model2019–20241838
Identification of the vehicle2.0% next failmedian model2019–20246528
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems1.4% next failmedian model2019–2024726
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–202432477

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Audi Q5 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Audi Q5 MOTs flag tyres most: 36.3 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 513,187).

bar · Audi Q5 · Tyres · 36.3 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres36.3per 10039.72019–2024186103
Brakes22.8per 10034.72019–2024116797
Suspension14.3per 10026.22019–202473243
Non-component advisories9.6per 1007.82019–202449350
Identification of the vehicle1.8per 1002.52019–20249458
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment0.6per 1002.82019–20242941

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 513,187 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on an Audi Q5?

For Audi Q5s aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 3.6% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 95,321).

bar · Audi Q5 · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 3.4 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–202431865
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–202431865
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–202431865
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–202431865
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–202431865
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202431865
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202431865
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202431865
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202431865
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202431865
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202431865
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.2% next fail2019–202410957
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.8% next fail2019–202410957
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–202410957
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–202410957
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–202410957
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202410957
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202410957
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202410957
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202410957
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202410957
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail4.6% next fail2019–20243804
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail3.4% next fail2019–20243804
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail2.2% next fail2019–20243804
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–20243804
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–20243804
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20243804
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20243804
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20243804
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20243804
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–202495321
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–202495321
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–202495321
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–202495321
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–202495321
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–202495321
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202495321
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202495321
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202495321
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202495321
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202495321
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.3% next fail2019–202443593
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–202443593
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–202443593
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.4% next fail2019–202443593
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.9% next fail2019–202443593
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.8% next fail2019–202443593
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–202443593
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202443593
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202443593
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202443593
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202443593
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.5% next fail2019–202417992
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–202417992
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.6% next fail2019–202417992
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.1% next fail2019–202417992
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–202417992
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.4% next fail2019–202417992
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–202417992
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202417992
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202417992
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202417992
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202417992
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–202459935
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–202459935
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–202459935
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–202459935
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–202459935
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–202459935
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–202459935
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202459935
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202459935
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202459935
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202459935
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6% next fail2019–202434484
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–202434484
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.5% next fail2019–202434484
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.6% next fail2019–202434484
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–202434484
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.0% next fail2019–202434484
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–202434484
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202434484
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202434484
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202434484
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202434484
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.9% next fail2019–202418782
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.0% next fail2019–202418782
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.1% next fail2019–202418782
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–202418782
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–202418782
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.2% next fail2019–202418782
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.6% next fail2019–202418782
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202418782
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202418782
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202418782
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202418782
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass10.6% next fail2019–202428739
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–202428739
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–202428739
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–202428739
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–202428739
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–202428739
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–202428739
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202428739
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202428739
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202428739
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202428739
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory14.0% next fail2019–202420244
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.4% next fail2019–202420244
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.4% next fail2019–202420244
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–202420244
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.2% next fail2019–202420244
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.6% next fail2019–202420244
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.9% next fail2019–202420244
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–202420244
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202420244
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202420244
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202420244
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail17.2% next fail2019–202414787
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.9% next fail2019–202414787
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.5% next fail2019–202414787
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–202414787
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.7% next fail2019–202414787
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.3% next fail2019–202414787
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.4% next fail2019–202414787
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–202414787
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202414787
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202414787
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202414787
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass17.5% next fail2019–20246861
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass9.0% next fail2019–20246861
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.2% next fail2019–20246861
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–20246861
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–20246861
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20246861
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–20246861
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–20246861
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20246861
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20246861
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20246861
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory22.6% next fail2019–20246038
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.2% next fail2019–20246038
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.8% next fail2019–20246038
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–20246038
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–20246038
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.0% next fail2019–20246038
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.6% next fail2019–20246038
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.8% next fail2019–20246038
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20246038
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20246038
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20246038
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail24.8% next fail2019–20245633
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail14.7% next fail2019–20245633
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12.9% next fail2019–20245633
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.7% next fail2019–20245633
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.2% next fail2019–20245633
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.9% next fail2019–20245633
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.7% next fail2019–20245633
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail2.7% next fail2019–20245633
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20245633
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20245633
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20245633
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 44 cars)34.1% next fail2019–202444
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 44 cars)13.6% next fail2019–202444
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 44 cars)13.6% next fail2019–202444

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does an Audi Q5 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Audi Q5 gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 5.6 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 17.6 major and 7.4 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Audi Q5 · Dangerous defects · 5.6 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 5.6 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects5.6per 10011.22019–2024513187

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 513,187 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Audi Q5 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Audi Q5 go from 8.8% at age 3 to 26.6% at age 16 (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 20.5–33.8%), against 43.1% for all cars aged 16 (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 20.5–33.8%) (2024, n = 110,716).

line · Audi Q5 · Age 3 · 8.8 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 8.8. Age 16 (rough esti: 26.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 38.8% failed first time12.4202411875
Age 48.3% failed first time13.120249044
Age 59.8% failed first time15.1202412285
Age 612.3% failed first time17.5202413159
Age 717.8% failed first time20.2202410049
Age 815.8% failed first time23.3202411256
Age 917.8% failed first time26.5202410483
Age 1018.8% failed first time30.120248586
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1120.6% failed first time33.220246134
Age 1224.2% failed first time35.720244575
Age 1327.7% failed first time38.220245378
Age 1431.0% failed first time40.420243597
Age 1533.2% failed first time41.620243741
Age 16 (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 20.5–33.8%)26.6% failed first time43.12024169

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Audi Q5 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Audi Q5s fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 16, where they fail less often: 26.6% against 43.1% (2024, n = 169).

line · Audi Q5 · Age 3 · 9.0 vs 11.8 · 2024
Age 3: 9.0. Age 16: 26.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 39.0% fail11.8202473306
Age 410.2% fail13.3202468363
Age 511.4% fail15.1202467111
Age 613.9% fail17.4202460890
Age 716.0% fail20.2202452209
Age 817.1% fail23.3202447542
Age 918.8% fail26.9202439780
Age 1021.2% fail30.1202433393
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1124.3% fail33.5202424515
Age 1227.1% fail36.5202418323
Age 1328.7% fail39.0202413430
Age 1431.2% fail40.920247722
Age 1533.0% fail42.320243930
Age 1626.6% fail43.12024169

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi Q5 years should I avoid?

The Audi Q5 build year that fails most for its age is 2017: index 127.1 (95% CI 124.4–129.9) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 54,319).

Build year matters for the Audi Q5: 2017 Audi Q5s fail more than their age would predict, 2020 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Audi Q5 · Build year 2008 (rough estimate: 1,062 tests, 95% interval 94.4–117.5) · 105.9 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2008 (rough estimate: 1,062 tests, 95% interval 94.4–117.5)105.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241062
Build year 2009 (worse for its age)109.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202424221
Build year 2010 (worse for its age)104.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202422973
Build year 2011 (worse for its age)104.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202433708
Build year 201298.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202428238
Build year 2013 (better for its age)96.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202437657
Build year 201499.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202452781
Build year 2015 (better for its age)95.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202464429
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2016 (better for its age)91.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202469291
Build year 2017 (worse for its age)127.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202454319
Build year 201898.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202454211
Build year 2019 (better for its age)90.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202437379
Build year 2020 (better for its age)89.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202418367

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix an Audi Q5 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Audi Q5 MOT: about £24 (up to about £45 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 110,716).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Audi Q5 · Expected repair bill · 23.6 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill23.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue110716
Estimated range lower23.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue110716
Estimated range upper44.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue110716
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)7.7GBP expected contribution180price catalogue110716
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)6.2GBP expected contribution140price catalogue110716
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)5.3GBP expected contribution90price catalogue110716
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)4.3GBP expected contribution150price catalogue110716

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Audi Q5 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 0 fail less often for their age than the Audi Q5 and 8 as often or more. The Audi Q5 has an MOT Risk Index of 69.9, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 110,716).

bar · Audi Q5 · Audi Q5 (this model) · 69.9 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Audi Q5 (this model)69.9index100 = normal2024110716
Audi A671.9index69.92024126603
Audi TT73.4index69.92024113561
Audi Q375index69.92024130906
Audi A579.1index69.92024125932
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque75.5index69.92024164629
Toyota RAV481.2index69.92024130592
Toyota Prius80index69.92024157318
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Audi A487.4index69.92024244118

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Audi Q5 normally do?

At age 8, the median Audi Q5 had covered 70,796 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 56,414 to 86,688 miles (2024, n = 11,256).

line · Audi Q5 · Age 3 median · 27883 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 27883. Age 16 P75 (rough : 153160. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median27883miles202411875
Age 3 P2521000miles202411875
Age 3 P7535957miles202411875
Age 4 median35472miles20249044
Age 4 P2526889miles20249044
Age 4 P7545584miles20249044
Age 5 median42842miles202412285
Age 5 P2533145miles202412285
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7554401miles202412285
Age 6 median50721miles202413159
Age 6 P2539409miles202413159
Age 6 P7563769miles202413159
Age 7 median60133miles202410049
Age 7 P2547140miles202410049
Age 7 P7574812miles202410049
Age 8 median70796miles202411256
Age 8 P2556414miles202411256
Age 8 P7586688miles202411256
Age 9 median79554miles202410483
Age 9 P2564007miles202410483
Age 9 P7596993miles202410483
Age 10 median88130miles20248586
Age 10 P2570709miles20248586
Age 10 P75106904miles20248586
Age 11 median98283miles20246134
Age 11 P2579721miles20246134
Age 11 P75118959miles20246134
Age 12 median104601miles20244575
Age 12 P2585639miles20244575
Age 12 P75125240miles20244575
Age 13 median113555miles20245378
Age 13 P2591938miles20245378
Age 13 P75135727miles20245378
Age 14 median121191miles20243597
Age 14 P2599427miles20243597
Age 14 P75145091miles20243597
Age 15 median127901miles20243741
Age 15 P25106570miles20243741
Age 15 P75150889miles20243741
Age 16 median (rough estimate)130324miles2024169
Age 16 P25 (rough estimate)115197miles2024169
Age 16 P75 (rough estimate)153160miles2024169

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Audi Q5 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 12.2% of Audi Q5s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 23.4% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 6,602). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Audi Q5 · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 8.1 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles8.1% failed first time202420769
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles10.5% failed first time202410990
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles12% failed first time20241287
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 3.4–11.7%)6.4% failed first time2024141
Age 6–9, <40k miles12.2% failed first time20246054
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles14.4% failed first time202420709
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles17.8% failed first time202413624
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles19.8% failed first time20244005
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles23.4% failed first time2024548
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 466 tests, 95% interval 9–14.8%)11.6% failed first time2024466
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles16.5% failed first time20243726
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles21.8% failed first time20249452
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles25% failed first time202410717
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles29.9% failed first time20243855
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 18–31.6%)24.2% failed first time2024149
Age 15+, 70-100k miles32% failed first time2024575
Age 15+, 100-140k miles32.8% failed first time20241711
Age 15+, 140k+ miles34.3% failed first time20241454

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Audi Q5 last?

15.6% of Audi Q5s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 2.3% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 79,716).

line · Audi Q5 · 100,000 miles · 15.6 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 15.6. 200,000 miles: 0.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles15.6% of tested cars202479716
150,000 miles2.3% of tested cars202411766
200,000 miles0.2% of tested cars20241080

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Audi Q5 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Audi Q5 index is 63.0, against 67.6 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 110,716).

slope · Audi Q5 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 63 vs 67.6 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 67.6 vs 63. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index63index67.62019–2024110716

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi Q5 fuel fails its MOT less?

Diesel Audi Q5s fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 17.5% against 12.9%.

bar · Audi Q5 · Petrol · 12.9 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol12.9% fail first timeother fuels202422448
Diesel17.5% fail first timeother fuels202483931
Hybrid7.8% fail first timeother fuels20244337

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi Q5 engine is best?

For its age, the best Audi Q5 engine is the diesel over 2.0 litre at index 81.3, and the worst the diesel 1.8–2.0 litre at 105.5, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 110,716).

bar · Audi Q5 · Diesel over 2.0 litre · 81.3 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel over 2.0 litre81.3index vs model norm100 = model average202477683
Petrol over 2.0 litre87.5index vs model norm100 = model average202414215
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre96.5index vs model norm100 = model average202469864
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre105.5index vs model norm100 = model average2024344475

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Audi Q5 fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Audi Q5 range from 8.3% to 23.5% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Audi Q5 · Kirkcaldy (KY) · 23.5 vs 16.2 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 13%. 19%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kirkcaldy (KY)23.5% fail first time16.220242383
Swansea (SA)20.7% fail first time16.220245261
Exeter (EX)20.1% fail first time16.220244211
Dumfries (DG)8.3% fail first time16.220241043
London E (E)11.6% fail first time16.220244149
Outer Hebrides (HS) (rough estimate: 189 tests, 95% interval 7.8–17.0%)11.6% fail first time16.22024189
Portsmouth (PO)20.1% fail first time16.220244951
Aberdeen (AB)20.0% fail first time16.220248605
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Bristol (BS)19.2% fail first time16.220246345
Brighton (BN)19.1% fail first time16.220245441
Plymouth (PL)18.9% fail first time16.220243606
Perth (PH)18.8% fail first time16.220242033
Blackpool (FY)18.8% fail first time16.220241259
Leeds (LS)18.6% fail first time16.220245392
Edinburgh (EH)18.4% fail first time16.220246310
Dundee (DD)18.4% fail first time16.220242280
Sunderland (SR)18.4% fail first time16.220241970
Darlington (DL)18.1% fail first time16.220242325
Milton Keynes (MK)17.7% fail first time16.220245569
Swindon (SN)17.7% fail first time16.220244115
Dorchester (DT)17.4% fail first time16.220241143
Harrogate (HG)17.2% fail first time16.220242286
Bournemouth (BH)17.2% fail first time16.220245625
Galashiels (TD)17.1% fail first time16.22024736
Watford (WD)17.1% fail first time16.220243234
Guildford (GU)16.9% fail first time16.220249518
Lincoln (LN)16.9% fail first time16.220242864
York (YO)16.9% fail first time16.220244048
Cardiff (CF)16.9% fail first time16.220247038
Falkirk (FK)16.9% fail first time16.220242902
London W (W)16.9% fail first time16.220242649
London SW (SW)16.8% fail first time16.220246648
Bath (BA)16.8% fail first time16.220244606
Glasgow (G)16.7% fail first time16.220249167
Leicester (LE)16.7% fail first time16.2202410968
Hull (HU)16.6% fail first time16.220242924
Northampton (NN)16.5% fail first time16.220245880
Paisley (PA)16.5% fail first time16.220241891
Cleveland (TS)16.4% fail first time16.220244577
Walsall (WS)16.3% fail first time16.220242822
Wigan (WN)16.3% fail first time16.220241597
Torquay (TQ)16.3% fail first time16.220241302
Motherwell (ML)16.2% fail first time16.220243241
Crewe (CW)16.2% fail first time16.220243580
Truro (TR)16.2% fail first time16.220242301
Southampton (SO)16.1% fail first time16.220245078
Durham (DH)16.1% fail first time16.220241689
Reading (RG)16.1% fail first time16.2202410177
Medway (ME)16.1% fail first time16.220244807
Kingston upon Thames (KT)16.0% fail first time16.220248104
Salisbury (SP)16% fail first time16.220242344
Gloucester (GL)15.9% fail first time16.220246432
Ipswich (IP)15.9% fail first time16.220245471
Cambridge (CB)15.8% fail first time16.220244330
Newport (NP)15.7% fail first time16.220242929
Newcastle (NE)15.6% fail first time16.220249347
Coventry (CV)15.6% fail first time16.220246727
Warrington (WA)15.6% fail first time16.220245229
Stevenage (SG)15.6% fail first time16.220243804
Inverness (IV)15.6% fail first time16.220243227
Lancaster (LA)15.6% fail first time16.220242565
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)15.5% fail first time16.220244824
Canterbury (CT)15.3% fail first time16.220243393
Harrow (HA)15.3% fail first time16.220243303
Tonbridge (TN)15.3% fail first time16.220246930
Oxford (OX)15.2% fail first time16.220245464
Preston (PR)15.2% fail first time16.220244119
Chester (CH)15.1% fail first time16.220244359
Taunton (TA)15.1% fail first time16.220242405
Kilmarnock (KA)14.8% fail first time16.220243109
Huddersfield (HD)14.8% fail first time16.220242198
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 297 tests, 95% interval 11.2–19.3%)14.8% fail first time16.22024297
Worcester (WR)14.7% fail first time16.220242707
Redhill (RH)14.7% fail first time16.220246346
Dudley (DY)14.5% fail first time16.220241912
Manchester (M)14.5% fail first time16.220245845
St Albans (AL)14.4% fail first time16.220243617
Peterborough (PE)14.4% fail first time16.2202410043
Bolton (BL)14.4% fail first time16.220243901
London NW (NW)14.3% fail first time16.220245076
Doncaster (DN)14.3% fail first time16.220245624
Wolverhampton (WV)14.3% fail first time16.220243345
Bromley (BR)14.1% fail first time16.220243134
Slough (SL)14.1% fail first time16.220244749
Hemel Hempstead (HP)14.0% fail first time16.220247225
Oldham (OL)13.9% fail first time16.220243055
London SE (SE)13.9% fail first time16.220244526
Telford (TF)13.9% fail first time16.220241176
Colchester (CO)13.8% fail first time16.220243756
Llandudno (LL)13.7% fail first time16.220244262
Derby (DE)13.7% fail first time16.220246021
Twickenham (TW)13.7% fail first time16.220246931
Sheffield (S)13.7% fail first time16.220249425
Lerwick (ZE) (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 9.2–19.6%)13.6% fail first time16.22024169
Birmingham (B)13.6% fail first time16.2202413306
Stockport (SK)13.6% fail first time16.220246291
Kirkwall (KW)13.6% fail first time16.22024574
Croydon (CR)13.6% fail first time16.220244094
Luton (LU)13.5% fail first time16.220242579
Wakefield (WF)13.5% fail first time16.220244393
Liverpool (L)13.5% fail first time16.220243794
Bradford (BD)13.4% fail first time16.220244205
Norwich (NR)13.3% fail first time16.220246092
Shrewsbury (SY)13.2% fail first time16.220243249
Southend-on-Sea (SS)13.2% fail first time16.220244668
Enfield (EN)13.2% fail first time16.220243179
Sutton (SM)13.1% fail first time16.220241264
Ilford (IG)13.0% fail first time16.220241935
Blackburn (BB)13.0% fail first time16.220243982
Carlisle (CA)12.9% fail first time16.220243853
London N (N)12.9% fail first time16.220244877
Chelmsford (CM)12.8% fail first time16.220249036
Uxbridge (UB)12.6% fail first time16.220242420
Romford (RM)12.6% fail first time16.220244302
Dartford (DA)12.5% fail first time16.220244058
Halifax (HX)12.4% fail first time16.220241022
Hereford (HR)12.3% fail first time16.220242106
Nottingham (NG)12.0% fail first time16.2202411322

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does an Audi Q5 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Audi Q5 MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.1 times the national rate: 0.11% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 110,657).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Audi Q5 · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.1 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.1ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers110657

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is an Audi Q5 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 68.5% of Audi Q5s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Audi Q5 · Likely compliant · 68.5 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant68.5% estimate2024110716

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning an Audi Q5?

Of failed Audi Q5 MOTs, 37.6% were retested the same day and a further 59.5% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 61,940).

bar · Audi Q5 · Same-day retest · 37.6 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest37.6%failed initial tests2019–202461940
Retest within 10 days59.5%failed initial tests2019–202461940
Clean MOT streak45.5%observed chains2019–202492589
Repeat advisory17.3%observed chains2019–202492589
Decreasing odometer0.7% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–2024102592

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for an Audi Q5?

Audi Q5s aged 5 to 13 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 10.6% of tests, against 17.4% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 24,144).

bullet · Audi Q5 · Low-use first-time failure · 10.6 vs 17.4 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 10.6 vs 17.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure10.6%17.42019–202424144
Low-use gap-6.8percentage points8–12k miles2019–202424144

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is an Audi Q5 likely to last?

Audi Q5s leave the road sooner than most: at ten years old the typical one has about 2.5 more years of MOTs ahead. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Audi Q5 · Age 5 · 5.1 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 55.1years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 83.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 102.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 15)1.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 15)0.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi Q5s are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Audi Q5s tested at ages 4 to 6, about 6 were tested at age 15 (2024, n = 3,930).

line · Audi Q5 · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 16 (rough esti: 0.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202473306
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202468363
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202467111
Age 693% of age 4–6 baseline202460890
Age 779.8% of age 4–6 baseline202452209
Age 872.6% of age 4–6 baseline202447542
Age 960.8% of age 4–6 baseline202439780
Age 1051% of age 4–6 baseline202433393
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1137.5% of age 4–6 baseline202424515
Age 1228% of age 4–6 baseline202418323
Age 1320.5% of age 4–6 baseline202413430
Age 1411.8% of age 4–6 baseline20247722
Age 156% of age 4–6 baseline20243930
Age 16 (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 20.5–33.8%)0.3% of age 4–6 baseline2024169

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If an Audi Q5 fails, does it fail again?

22.1% of Audi Q5s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 14.9% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 13,535). The failure most likely to come back is ‘body, chassis, structure’: 27.2% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Audi Q5 · Repeat after fail · 22.1 vs 14.9 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 22.1 vs 14.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail22.1%14.92019–202413535

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi Q5 faults come together?

On Audi Q5s, steering and suspension failures turn up together 8.9 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 417).

Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 417 tests, 95% interval 8.1–9.8)8.9liftexpected joint rate2024417
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 5.1–12.4)8.2liftexpected joint rate202422
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 82 tests, 95% interval 6.4–10.0)8.1liftexpected joint rate202482
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 6.6–9.3)7.8liftexpected joint rate2024135
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 4.9–8.8)6.7liftexpected joint rate202448
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 309 tests, 95% interval 5.9–7.4)6.6liftexpected joint rate2024309
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 5.6–7.6)6.5liftexpected joint rate2024179
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 437 tests, 95% interval 5.5–6.6)6.0liftexpected joint rate2024437
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 4.9–7.2)6.0liftexpected joint rate2024111
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 5.0–6.7)5.8liftexpected joint rate2024183
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 4.6–6.8)5.6liftexpected joint rate2024105
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks5.5liftexpected joint rate2024968
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks5.4liftexpected joint rate2024641
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 4.2–6.3)5.1liftexpected joint rate2024100
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 98 tests, 95% interval 4.0–6.1)5.0liftexpected joint rate202498
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 65 tests, 95% interval 3.8–6.3)4.9liftexpected joint rate202465
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension4.8liftexpected joint rate2024862
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 218 tests, 95% interval 3.8–4.9)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024218
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension4.3liftexpected joint rate20242057
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.1liftexpected joint rate20243052
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 2.5–6.2)4.0liftexpected joint rate202420
Brakes + Suspension4.0liftexpected joint rate20241296
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.8)4.0liftexpected joint rate2024120
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks3.9liftexpected joint rate20241078
Brakes + Tyres3.9liftexpected joint rate20241780
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres3.9liftexpected joint rate2024972
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.9liftexpected joint rate20241250
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension3.8liftexpected joint rate20242864
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.5)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024103
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.4)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024100
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.3)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024124
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.2)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024136
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 243 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.9)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024243
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility3.4liftexpected joint rate2024859
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 128 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.8)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024128
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility3.1liftexpected joint rate20242161
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes3.1liftexpected joint rate20241557
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.6)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024158
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 195 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.4)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024195
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 84 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.7)3.0liftexpected joint rate202484
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.5)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024125
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.9liftexpected joint rate20241916
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.2)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024203
Brakes + Visibility2.6liftexpected joint rate20241229
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.0)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024175
Suspension + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate20241657
Tyres + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate20242336
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.7)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024181
Suspension + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate20241541
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate20242311
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres1.9liftexpected joint rate20242028
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Audi Q5 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 29 safety recall campaigns matched to the Audi Q5; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched29campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register110716

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does an Audi Q5 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Audi Q5s tested at age 5, about 10 failed the MOT first time; at age 10, about 19. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 6 and 7, 5.54 percentage points (2024).

Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 38.8% fail first time202411875
Age 48.3% fail first time20249044
Age 59.8% fail first time202412285
Age 612.3% fail first time202413159
Age 717.8% fail first time202410049
Age 815.8% fail first time202411256
Age 917.9% fail first time202410483
Age 1018.8% fail first time20248586
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1120.6% fail first time20246134
Age 1224.2% fail first time20244575
Age 1327.6% fail first time20245378
Age 1431.0% fail first time20243597
Age 1533.2% fail first time20243741
Age 16 (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 20.5–33.8%)26.6% fail first time2024169

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Audi Q5? (US market)

NHTSA lists 2653 US technical service bulletins for the Audi Q5 (US market, Audi Q5 and its variants, model years 2015–2021 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Audi Q5 · US service bulletins · 2653 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Audi Q5 and its variants, model years 2015–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins2653bulletinsNHTSANHTSA110716
Year 201356bulletinsNHTSANHTSA110716
Year 2014225bulletinsNHTSANHTSA110716
Year 2015166bulletinsNHTSANHTSA110716
Year 2016146bulletinsNHTSANHTSA110716
Year 2017177bulletinsNHTSANHTSA110716
Year 2018131bulletinsNHTSANHTSA110716
Year 2019231bulletinsNHTSANHTSA110716
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Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 2020236bulletinsNHTSANHTSA110716
Year 2021224bulletinsNHTSANHTSA110716
Year 2022194bulletinsNHTSANHTSA110716
Year 2023231bulletinsNHTSANHTSA110716
Year 2024333bulletinsNHTSANHTSA110716
Year 2025193bulletinsNHTSANHTSA110716
Year 2026110bulletinsNHTSANHTSA110716

Source: NHTSA, US market, Audi Q5 and its variants, model years 2015–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Audi Q5 to NHTSA concerns engine (not MOT-tested): 174 complaints (US market, Audi Q5 and its variants, model years 2015–2021 only).

bar · Audi Q5 · Engine (not MOT-tested) · 174 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Audi Q5 and its variants, model years 2015–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Engine (not MOT-tested)174complaintsNHTSA + 2024174
Lamps & electrical166complaintsNHTSA + 2024166
Steering54complaintsNHTSA + 202454
Brakes50complaintsNHTSA + 202450
Transmission (not MOT-tested)46complaintsNHTSA + 202446
Restraints44complaintsNHTSA + 202444

Source: NHTSA, US market, Audi Q5 and its variants, model years 2015–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Audi Q5 fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 37.0% of Audi Q5s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 12,648 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway, Finland and the Netherlands the Audi Q5 also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Audi Q5 · Norway · 31 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 31 vs 33.7. Finland: 12.5 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 37 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway31% failed33.72024 by country6739
Finland12.5% failed26.32024 by country4836
Netherlands37% failed50.82024 by country12648

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of an Audi Q5 MOT matter?

Audi Q5s fail first time most in October (16.5%, against 30.3% for all cars that month) and least in March (14.8%) (2024, n = 110,716).

The month of the MOT makes little difference for the Audi Q5.

line · Audi Q5 · January · 15.8 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 15.8. December: 15.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi Q5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January15.8% fail first time31.1202440970
February15.3% fail first time30.0202439543
March14.8% fail first time28.3202450148
April15.9% fail first time29.8202429104
May15.5% fail first time28.8202432636
June15.1% fail first time28.1202438435
July15.7% fail first time29.3202441512
August15.3% fail first time29.2202445007
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September14.9% fail first time28.2202456373
October16.5% fail first time30.3202453754
November15.6% fail first time30.6202449236
December15.3% fail first time29.3202436469

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 110,716 initial Audi Q5 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 110,716 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Audi Q5 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/audi-q5/

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Audi Q5 MOT: quick answers

What is the Audi Q5 first-time MOT pass rate?

83.8% of first attempts passed in 2024 (110,716 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 110,716 primary tests: 16.22% failed first time and 86.2% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 69.9 is shown separately.