2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Audi Q5 MOT pass rate and common faults

8,836 MOT tests in 2024. 91.7% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time91.7%
Failed or needed repairs8.3%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,836 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 cords1.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    184 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    87 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    113 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.2%
  8. Reversing lamps: inoperative0.2%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.2%
  10. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.2%
  2. Lights & electrics2.1%
  3. Brakes1.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.6%

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 2020 Audi Q5?

In 2024, 91.7% of 2020 Audi Q5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,836 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 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).