Audi Q5 2008: MOT failure rate for its age
30.5% of 1,062 MOT tests of the Audi Q5 first registered in 2008 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 105.9 (95% CI 94.4–117.5; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2008 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age. This is a rough estimate from a smaller sample.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 30.5 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 1062 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 94.4–117.5) | 105.9 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 1062 |
| Rank among this model's 13 build years | 11 | of 13 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 1062 |
| Tested in 2024 | 169 | tests | median 130,324 miles | 2024 | 169 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2008 Audi Q5 fail at each age?
Cars built in 2008 were tested at ages 11 to 16 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 230 (rough estimate) | 30.4 | 24.8–36.7 | 26.3 | 115.7 |
| 12 | 217 (rough estimate) | 28.6 | 23–34.9 | 27.3 | 104.7 |
| 13 | 218 (rough estimate) | 32.6 | 26.7–39 | 28.6 | 113.8 |
| 14 | 209 (rough estimate) | 32.1 | 26.1–38.7 | 30.2 | 106.2 |
| 15 | 188 (rough estimate) | 28.7 | 22.7–35.6 | 32.3 | 89 |
| 16 | 169 (rough estimate) | 26.6 | 20.5–33.8 | not available | not available |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,231 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2008 Audi Q5?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2008 is suspension: 17.1 items per 100 first tests, against 4.3 across all build years of the Audi Q5. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2008 were tested at ages 11 to 16.
| Failure group | Built 2008, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 17.1 | 4.3 | 210 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.6 | 5.8 | 192 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.1 | 4.4 | 174 |
| Visibility | 7.5 | 4.9 | 92 |
| Tyres | 5.8 | 5.9 | 71 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,231 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2008 compare with the years around it?
Among the 13 published build years of the Audi Q5, 2008 ranks 11 (1 = fails least for its age). 2009: index 109.2.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 105.9 | 94.4–117.5 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,062 |
| 2009 | 109.2 | 106.7–111.7 | worse | 24,221 |
| 2010 | 104.9 | 102.3–107.6 | worse | 22,973 |
| 2011 | 104.6 | 102.3–106.9 | worse | 33,708 |
| 2012 | 98.4 | 95.9–101.0 | no different | 28,238 |
| 2013 | 96.9 | 94.6–99.2 | better | 37,657 |
| 2014 | 99.3 | 97.2–101.4 | no different | 52,781 |
| 2015 | 95.6 | 93.6–97.6 | better | 64,429 |
| 2016 | 91.7 | 89.7–93.7 | better | 69,291 |
| 2017 | 127.1 | 124.4–129.9 | worse | 54,319 |
| 2018 | 98.6 | 96.1–101.2 | no different | 54,211 |
| 2019 | 90.2 | 87.2–93.3 | better | 37,379 |
| 2020 | 89.7 | 85.2–94.2 | better | 18,367 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 498,636 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Audi Q5 2008 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/audi-q5/2008/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Audi Q5 2009 · Audi Q5 2010 · Audi Q5 2011 · Audi Q5 2012 · Audi Q5 2013 · Audi Q5 2014 · Audi Q5 2015 · Audi Q5 2016 · Audi Q5 2017 · Audi Q5 2018 · Audi Q5 2019 · Audi Q5 2020 · Audi Q5 in Norway · Audi Q5 in Finland · Audi Q5 in the Netherlands · Audi Q5 by postcode area · Audi Q5 body, chassis and structure failures · Audi Q5 brakes failures · Audi Q5 vehicle identification failures · Audi Q5 lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Audi Q5 noise, emissions and leaks failures · Audi Q5 road wheels failures · Audi Q5 seat belts and airbags failures · Audi Q5 steering failures · Audi Q5 suspension failures · Audi Q5 tyres failures · Audi Q5 visibility failures