2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Audi Q5 MOT pass rate and common faults

10,309 MOT tests in 2024. 82.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time82.1%
Failed or needed repairs17.9%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,309 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    189 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    262 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    156 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  9. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative0.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.2%
  2. Body & chassis4.9%
  3. Lights & electrics4.2%
  4. Suspension3.7%
  5. Brakes2.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%

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 2015 Audi Q5?

In 2024, 82.1% of 2015 Audi Q5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,309 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 tyres.

Is the 2015 Audi Q5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).