2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Audi Q5 MOT pass rate and common faults

11,586 MOT tests in 2024. 91.2% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time91.2%
Failed or needed repairs8.8%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,586 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    382 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    110 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    79 marked dangerous
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.3%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    34 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    39 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.6%
  2. Lights & electrics1.4%
  3. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  4. Brakes0.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.6%
  6. Body & chassis0.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.8%
  3. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.5%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.8%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.5%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2021 Audi Q5?

In 2024, 91.2% of 2021 Audi Q5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,586 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Audi Q5?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Audi Q5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).