2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Audi Q5 MOT pass rate and common faults

167 MOT tests in 2024. 73.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

129Well above average
Passed first time73.7%
Failed or needed repairs26.3%
Typical mileage at test130,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 167 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    12 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low2.4%
  6. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle1.8%
  7. Universal joint: has excessive wear or play1.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    3 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: not working1.2%
  10. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Body & chassis12.0%
  2. Suspension10.8%
  3. Lights & electrics10.8%
  4. Brakes7.2%
  5. Steering4.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  7. Tyres2.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn21.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.0%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2008 Audi Q5?

In 2024, 73.7% of 2008 Audi Q5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 167 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Audi Q5?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2008 Audi Q5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 129, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).