2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Audi A5 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,571 MOT tests in 2024. 87.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time87.5%
Failed or needed repairs12.5%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,571 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    236 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    114 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    44 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    46 marked dangerous
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.5%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.6%
  2. Lights & electrics2.2%
  3. Suspension1.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  5. Brakes1.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.4%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.2%

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 2021 Audi A5?

In 2024, 87.5% of 2021 Audi A5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,571 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 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).