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Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa reliable? We analysed 360 real MOT tests across 172 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 360 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.9%
Typical Mileage
25,858mi
Annual Mileage
6,499mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa.

Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.8%
2022
93.8%
2021

Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure face 1

Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,380 mi/yr
Typical
6,499 mi/yr
Average
7,622 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,788 mi/yr

Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 89 88.8% 17,361 23,921 30,035
2021 194 93.8% 18,262 26,004 38,900

How Long Does a Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa Last?

Based on 172 Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.1 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
25,858 mi
75th Percentile
36,257 mi
95th Percentile
59,863 mi
Max Recorded
123,028 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

93.8% MOT pass rate from 194 tests

Year to avoid
2022

88.8% MOT pass rate from 89 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.8% across 194 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa THIS CAR 91.9% 360 25,858 mi — yrs
Audi A3 78% 7,415,025 78,776 mi 29 yrs
Audi A4 76.1% 7,096,957 96,834 mi 31 yrs
Audi A6 78.4% 2,724,792 98,890 mi 31 yrs
Sym Symnh X 125 77.2% 281 5,289 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa?

The Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.9% across 360 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa owner drives around 6,499 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa reliable?
Based on 360 MOT tests, the Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa has a 91.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa do per year?
The typical Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa does around 6,499 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi A5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa is 2021 with a 93.8% pass rate across 194 tests.