2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Audi Q5 MOT pass rate and common faults

9,881 MOT tests in 2024. 82.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time82.2%
Failed or needed repairs17.8%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,881 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    385 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    153 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    65 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension8.4%
  2. Tyres5.2%
  3. Lights & electrics2.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  5. Brakes2.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.8%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.8%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2017 Audi Q5?

In 2024, 82.2% of 2017 Audi Q5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,881 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Audi Q5?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Audi Q5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).