2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Audi Q5 MOT pass rate and common faults

11,045 MOT tests in 2024. 84.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time84.2%
Failed or needed repairs15.8%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,045 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    277 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    247 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    169 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  10. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.6%
  2. Body & chassis3.9%
  3. Lights & electrics3.1%
  4. Brakes2.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  7. Suspension2.0%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.5%

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 2016 Audi Q5?

In 2024, 84.2% of 2016 Audi Q5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,045 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Audi Q5?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Audi Q5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).