2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Audi Q5 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,538 MOT tests in 2024. 68.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time68.8%
Failed or needed repairs31.2%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,538 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.0%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    102 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    120 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.3%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension13.5%
  2. Body & chassis12.7%
  3. Lights & electrics12.0%
  4. Tyres5.1%
  5. Brakes4.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  8. Steering2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn22.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%

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 2010 Audi Q5?

In 2024, 68.8% of 2010 Audi Q5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,538 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Audi Q5?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Audi Q5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).