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Audi SQ5 MOT pass rate and common problems

91.9% of Audi SQ5s passed the 2024 MOT (based on 1,650 first tests): 90.8% at the first attempt and 1.1% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 50% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 50.0 (95% CI 43.0–58.1; 100 = normal).

Audi SQ5 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate91.9%incl. 1.1% fixed at the test centre20241650
Passed at the first attempt90.8%all first tests20241650
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 43.0–58.1)50.0index100 = normal for its age · rank 101 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20241650
Biggest excess: Visibility4.4per 1005.7 same-age2019–20244887
Dangerous defects5.3per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20244887
Advisory items68.9per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20244887
strip · Audi SQ5 · MOT Risk Index · 50 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Audi SQ5. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 101 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 76 and 126 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Audi SQ5 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank101of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20241650
Best rank within its 95% interval76rankother models held where they are20241650
Worst rank within its 95% interval126rankother models held where they are20241650

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 44.5 to 50.0 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on an Audi SQ5 MOT, and how often?

Audi SQ5 MOTs fail most often on tyres: 6.1 per 100 tests, against 7.6 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 4,887).

bar · Audi SQ5 · Tyres · 6.1 vs 7.6 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres6.1per 1007.62019–2024298
Visibility4.4per 1005.72019–2024216
Suspension2.2per 1006.22019–2024106
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2per 1007.12019–202496
Brakes1.9per 1005.72019–202492

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,887 (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 SQ5 compare with cars of the same age?

At every age shown, the Audi SQ5 is at or below same-age cars of comparable models on tyres, brakes and suspension; for example tyres at age 3: 4.1 failures per 100 tests, against 4.2 (2019–2024, n = 1,094).

bullet · Audi SQ5 · Tyres, age 3 · 4.1 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 4.1 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 1.0 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.1 vs 0.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 34.1per 1004.22019–20241094
Brakes, age 31.0per 1001.82019–20241094
Suspension, age 30.1per 1000.62019–20241094

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,650 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Audi SQ5's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Audi SQ5 advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is tyres: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 7.7% of the time.

funnel · Audi SQ5 · Tyres · 7.7 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on tyres: 7.7 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres7.7% next failmedian model2019–2024544

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,650 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Audi SQ5 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Audi SQ5 MOTs flag tyres most: 28.7 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 4,887).

bar · Audi SQ5 · Tyres · 28.7 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres28.7per 10039.72019–20241403
Brakes21.5per 10034.72019–20241051
Suspension10.1per 10026.22019–2024493
Non-component advisories6.1per 1007.82019–2024299
Identification of the vehicle1.1per 1002.52019–202455

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,887 (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 SQ5?

For Audi SQ5s aged 6 to 8 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 3.7% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 908).

bar · Audi SQ5 · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 342 cars) · 4.1 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 342 cars)4.1% next fail2019–2024342
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 342 cars)2.1% next fail2019–2024342
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 107 cars)9.3% next fail2019–2024107
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–2024618
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–2024618
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–2024618
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–2024618
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 272 cars)7.0% next fail2019–2024272
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 272 cars)6.6% next fail2019–2024272
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 272 cars)2.2% next fail2019–2024272
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 98 cars)7.1% next fail2019–202498
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 98 cars)6.1% next fail2019–202498
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 98 cars)6.1% next fail2019–202498
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–2024908
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–2024908
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–2024908
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–2024908
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–2024908
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–2024908
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 408 cars)6.6% next fail2019–2024408
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 408 cars)5.9% next fail2019–2024408
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 408 cars)3.4% next fail2019–2024408
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 408 cars)3.4% next fail2019–2024408
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 408 cars)2.0% next fail2019–2024408
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 172 cars)7.0% next fail2019–2024172
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 172 cars)4.7% next fail2019–2024172
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 172 cars)4.1% next fail2019–2024172
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 166 cars)6.0% next fail2019–2024166
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 166 cars)5.4% next fail2019–2024166
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 166 cars)3.0% next fail2019–2024166
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 88 cars)9.1% next fail2019–202488
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 88 cars)5.7% next fail2019–202488

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,650 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does an Audi SQ5 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Audi SQ5 gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 5.3 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 8.4 major and 4.5 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Audi SQ5 · Dangerous defects · 5.3 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 5.3 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects5.3per 10011.22019–20244887

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,887 (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 SQ5 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Audi SQ5 go from 7.5% at age 3 to 16.3% at age 11 (rough estimate: 98 tests, 95% interval 10.3–24.9%), against 33.2% for all cars aged 11 (rough estimate: 98 tests, 95% interval 10.3–24.9%) (2024, n = 1,650).

line · Audi SQ5 · Age 3 · 7.5 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 7.5. Age 11 (rough esti: 16.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 37.5% failed first time12.42024547
Age 4 (rough estimate: 433 tests, 95% interval 5.1–10.0%)7.2% failed first time13.12024433
Age 5 (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 4.1–14.9%)7.9% failed first time15.12024101
Age 9 (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 4.0–23.1%)10% failed first time26.5202440
Age 10 (rough estimate: 376 tests, 95% interval 9.3–15.9%)12.2% failed first time30.12024376
Age 11 (rough estimate: 98 tests, 95% interval 10.3–24.9%)16.3% failed first time33.2202498

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,650 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Audi SQ5 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Audi SQ5s fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 10, where they fail less often: 12.7% against 25.6% (2024, n = 472).

line · Audi SQ5 · Age 3 · 7.0 vs 10.8 · 2024
Age 3: 7.0. Age 10: 12.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 37.0% fail10.820241094
Age 47.1% fail12.32024589
Age 511.2% fail14.22024528
Age 612.0% fail16.12024508
Age 711.8% fail18.32024510
Age 811.1% fail20.52024516
Age 911.4% fail23.12024498
Age 1012.7% fail25.62024472

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,650 (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 SQ5 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Audi SQ5 MOT: about £15 (up to about £29 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 1,650).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Audi SQ5 · Expected repair bill · 15.1 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill15.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1650
Estimated range lower15.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1650
Estimated range upper28.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1650
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)5.5GBP expected contribution90price catalogue1650
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)4.0GBP expected contribution180price catalogue1650
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)2.9GBP expected contribution150price catalogue1650
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)2.8GBP expected contribution140price catalogue1650

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 1,650 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Audi SQ5 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 2 fail less often for their age than the Audi SQ5 and 6 as often or more. The Audi SQ5 has an MOT Risk Index of 50.0, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 1,650).

bar · Audi SQ5 · Audi SQ5 (this model) · 50 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Audi SQ5 (this model)50index100 = normal20241650
Audi S454.2index5020242436
Audi S559.6index5020241944
Lexus RC50.1index5020242333
Maserati GranTurismo53.8index5020241892
Lexus Es48.4index5020243483
Mercedes-Benz CL54.8index5020243060
Mercedes-Benz G60.4index5020241523
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
TVR Chimaera42.1index5020242421

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,650 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Audi SQ5 normally do?

At age 3, the median Audi SQ5 had covered 28,143 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 20,471 to 36,899 miles (2024, n = 547).

line · Audi SQ5 · Age 3 median · 28143 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 28143. Age 11 P75 (rough : 113202. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median28143miles2024547
Age 3 P2520471miles2024547
Age 3 P7536899miles2024547
Age 4 median (rough estimate)34298miles2024433
Age 4 P25 (rough estimate)25240miles2024433
Age 4 P75 (rough estimate)44247miles2024433
Age 5 median (rough estimate)38421miles2024101
Age 5 P25 (rough estimate)30416miles2024101
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P75 (rough estimate)50957miles2024101
Age 9 median (rough estimate)84158miles202440
Age 10 median (rough estimate)85747miles2024376
Age 10 P25 (rough estimate)71959miles2024376
Age 10 P75 (rough estimate)102717miles2024376
Age 11 median (rough estimate)94601miles202498
Age 11 P25 (rough estimate)80479miles202498
Age 11 P75 (rough estimate)113202miles202498

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,650 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Audi SQ5 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 3–5, 6.6% of Audi SQ5s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 8.9% of those with 40,000 to 70,000 miles (2024, n = 1,046). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Audi SQ5 · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 6.6 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles6.6% failed first time2024775
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 271 tests, 95% interval 6–12.8%)8.9% failed first time2024271
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 90 tests, 95% interval 7.8–21.9%)13.3% failed first time202490
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 224 tests, 95% interval 7.3–15.4%)10.7% failed first time2024224
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 8.9–20.8%)13.8% failed first time2024130

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,650 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Audi SQ5 last?

8.5% of Audi SQ5s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.5% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 414).

line · Audi SQ5 · 100,000 miles (rough estimate: 414 tests, 95% interval 7.7–9.3%) · 8.5 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles (rou: 8.5. 200,000 miles (rou: 0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles (rough estimate: 414 tests, 95% interval 7.7–9.3%)8.5% of tested cars2024414
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 25 tests, 95% interval 0.3–0.8%)0.5% of tested cars202425
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 0 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0% of tested cars20240

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,650 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Audi SQ5 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Audi SQ5 index is 44.6, against 48.1 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 1,650).

slope · Audi SQ5 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 44.6 vs 48.1 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 48.1 vs 44.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index44.6index48.12019–20241650

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,650 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi SQ5 fuel fails its MOT less?

All Audi SQ5s tested were diesel: 9.0% failed first time (2024, n = 1,628).

bar · Audi SQ5 · Diesel · 9.0 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel9.0% fail first timeother fuels20241628

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,650 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Audi SQ5 fail its MOT most?

Audi SQ5 fails first-time MOTs most in Aberdeen (AB): 14.2% against 10.0% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 282).

bar · Audi SQ5 · Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 282 tests, 95% interval 10.6–18.7%) · 14.2 vs 9.2 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 282 tests, 95% interval 10.6–18.7%)14.2% fail first time9.22024282
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 7.6–20.6%)12.8% fail first time9.22024102
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 6.1–18.3%)10.8% fail first time9.22024102
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 2.9–11.8%)6.0% fail first time9.22024117
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 2.7–12.1%)5.8% fail first time9.22024103
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 2.4–10.9%)5.2% fail first time9.22024115

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,650 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is an Audi SQ5 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 70.2% of Audi SQ5s 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 SQ5 · Likely compliant · 70.2 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant70.2% estimate20241650

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,650 (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 SQ5?

Of Audi SQ5s with at least three MOTs, 56.6% had three in a row without an advisory, and 13.0% got the same advisory at three or more MOTs (2019–2024, n = 663).

bar · Audi SQ5 · Clean MOT streak · 56.6 vs observed chains · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Clean MOT streak56.6%observed chains2019–2024663
Repeat advisory13.0%observed chains2019–2024663
Decreasing odometer0.5% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20241077

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,650 (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 SQ5?

Audi SQ5s aged 5 to 10 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 11.0% of tests, against 10.9% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 136).

bullet · Audi SQ5 · Low-use first-time failure · 11.0 vs 10.9 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 11 vs 10.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure11.0%10.92019–2024136
Low-use gap0.1percentage points8–12k miles2019–2024136

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,650 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is an Audi SQ5 likely to last?

Audi SQ5s aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 3.4 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 8, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Audi SQ5 · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 8) · 3.4 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 8)3.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 8)0.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 1,650 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi SQ5s are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Audi SQ5s tested at ages 4 to 6, about 95 were tested at age 8 (2024, n = 516).

line · Audi SQ5 · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 11 (rough esti: 18.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241094
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024589
Age 597.5% of age 4–6 baseline2024528
Age 693.8% of age 4–6 baseline2024508
Age 794.2% of age 4–6 baseline2024510
Age 895.3% of age 4–6 baseline2024516
Age 991.9% of age 4–6 baseline2024498
Age 1087.1% of age 4–6 baseline2024472
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (rough estimate: 98 tests, 95% interval 10.3–24.9%)18.1% of age 4–6 baseline202498

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,650 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If an Audi SQ5 fails, does it fail again?

7% of Audi SQ5s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 10% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 57).

bullet · Audi SQ5 · Repeat after fail · 7 vs 10 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 7 vs 10. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail7%102019–202457

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,650 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi SQ5 faults come together?

On Audi SQ5s, tyres and visibility failures were recorded together in 14 tests, too few to say whether that is more often than chance (2024).

Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Suspension + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Brakes + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Brakes + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Suspension + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,650 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does an Audi SQ5 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Audi SQ5s tested at age 5, about 8 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 12 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 547 tests, 95% interval 5.6–10.0%)7.5% fail first time2024547
Age 4 (rough estimate: 433 tests, 95% interval 5.1–10.0%)7.2% fail first time2024433
Age 5 (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 4.1–14.9%)7.9% fail first time2024101
Age 10 (rough estimate: 376 tests, 95% interval 9.3–15.9%)12.2% fail first time2024376

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,650 (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 SQ5? (US market)

NHTSA lists 1587 US technical service bulletins for the Audi SQ5 (US market, Audi SQ5, model years 2015–2021 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Audi SQ5 · US service bulletins · 1587 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Audi SQ5, model years 2015–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins1587bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1650
Year 201317bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1650
Year 201489bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1650
Year 201554bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1650
Year 201645bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1650
Year 201777bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1650
Year 201833bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1650
Year 201998bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1650
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Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 2020132bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1650
Year 2021163bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1650
Year 2022154bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1650
Year 2023205bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1650
Year 2024262bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1650
Year 2025159bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1650
Year 202699bulletinsNHTSANHTSA1650

Source: NHTSA, US market, Audi SQ5, model years 2015–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 1,650 (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 SQ5 to NHTSA concerns lamps & electrical: 23 complaints (US market, Audi SQ5, model years 2015–2021 only).

bar · Audi SQ5 · Lamps &amp; electrical · 23 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Audi SQ5, model years 2015–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps & electrical23complaintsNHTSA + 202423
Engine (not MOT-tested)18complaintsNHTSA + 202418
Steering10complaintsNHTSA + 202410
Brakes8complaintsNHTSA + 20248
Transmission (not MOT-tested)8complaintsNHTSA + 20248
Body & structure6complaintsNHTSA + 20246

Source: NHTSA, US market, Audi SQ5, model years 2015–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 1,650 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Audi SQ5 fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 28.1% of Audi SQ5s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 1,674 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in the Netherlands the Audi SQ5 also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Audi SQ5 · Netherlands · 28.1 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 28.1 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 SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands28.1% failed50.82024 by country1674

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 = 1,650 (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 SQ5 MOT matter?

Audi SQ5s fail first time most in October (11.5%, against 30.3% for all cars that month) and least in May (5.3%) (2024, n = 1,650).

line · Audi SQ5 · January · 11.1 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 11.1. December: 9.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi SQ5: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January11.1% fail first time31.12024407
February10.4% fail first time30.02024249
March9.2% fail first time28.32024284
April9.5% fail first time29.82024210
May5.3% fail first time28.82024284
June8.7% fail first time28.12024334
July11.0% fail first time29.32024392
August11.5% fail first time29.22024611
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September10.6% fail first time28.22024567
October11.5% fail first time30.32024556
November8.8% fail first time30.62024544
December9.8% fail first time29.32024449

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,650 (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). 1,650 initial Audi SQ5 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 1,650 (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 SQ5 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-sq5/

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Audi SQ5 MOT: quick answers

What is the Audi SQ5 first-time MOT pass rate?

90.8% of first attempts passed in 2024 (1,650 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 1,650 primary tests: 9.21% failed first time and 91.9% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 50 is shown separately.