2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Audi Q5 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,282 MOT tests in 2024. 72.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time72.4%
Failed or needed repairs27.6%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,282 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    174 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    121 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.5%
  7. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative1.4%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Body & chassis11.3%
  2. Lights & electrics10.8%
  3. Suspension10.0%
  4. Tyres4.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  6. Brakes3.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  8. Steering1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%

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 2011 Audi Q5?

In 2024, 72.4% of 2011 Audi Q5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,282 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 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; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2011 Audi Q5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).