2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Audi Q5 MOT pass rate and common faults

12,017 MOT tests in 2024. 90.2% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time90.2%
Failed or needed repairs9.8%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,017 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    306 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    174 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    76 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  8. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%
  9. Reversing lamps: inoperative0.3%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.4%
  2. Lights & electrics1.9%
  3. Brakes1.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.8%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2019 Audi Q5?

In 2024, 90.2% of 2019 Audi Q5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,017 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Audi Q5?

The most common failure reasons were 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; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Audi Q5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).