2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Audi A5 MOT pass rate and common faults

9,761 MOT tests in 2024. 85.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time85.7%
Failed or needed repairs14.3%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,761 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    590 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    218 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    168 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    122 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    78 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  10. Mounting corroded and seriously weakened0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres9.7%
  2. Suspension2.3%
  3. Brakes2.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  5. Lights & electrics1.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.3%
  5. Mounting corroded and seriously weakened3.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Audi A5?

In 2024, 85.7% of 2019 Audi A5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,761 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Audi A5?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Audi A5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).