2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Audi A5 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,856 MOT tests in 2024. 86.6% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time86.6%
Failed or needed repairs13.4%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,856 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    295 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    112 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    50 marked dangerous
  6. Mounting corroded and seriously weakened0.6%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    48 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    66 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.1%
  2. Suspension1.9%
  3. Lights & electrics1.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  5. Brakes1.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%
  4. Mounting corroded and seriously weakened4.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.6%

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 2020 Audi A5?

In 2024, 86.6% of 2020 Audi A5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,856 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 2020 Audi A5 reliable at MOT time?

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