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Audi A5 S Line TDI QUATTRO Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A5 S Line TDI QUATTRO reliable? We analysed 1,105 real MOT tests across 200 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,105 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.3%
Typical Mileage
98,636mi
Annual Mileage
8,664mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A5 S Line TDI QUATTRO 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 TDI QUATTRO.

Audi A5 S Line TDI QUATTRO Number Plates

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

Audi A5 S Line TDI QUATTRO Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,258 mi/yr
Typical
8,664 mi/yr
Average
9,509 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,961 mi/yr

Audi A5 S Line TDI QUATTRO Mileage Distribution

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

Median
98,636 mi
75th Percentile
126,574 mi
95th Percentile
170,715 mi
Max Recorded
1,433,888 mi

How Does the Audi A5 S Line TDI QUATTRO 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 TDI QUATTRO THIS CAR 86.3% 1,105 98,636 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
Peugeot 207 Sport 79.9% 1,439 72,727 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A5 S Line TDI QUATTRO outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A5 S Line TDI QUATTRO?

The Audi A5 S Line TDI QUATTRO has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.3% across 1,105 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Audi A5 S Line TDI QUATTRO owner drives around 8,664 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 TDI QUATTRO — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A5 S Line TDI QUATTRO reliable?
Based on 1,105 MOT tests, the Audi A5 S Line TDI QUATTRO has a 86.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A5 S Line TDI QUATTRO?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A5 S Line TDI QUATTRO do per year?
The typical Audi A5 S Line TDI QUATTRO does around 8,664 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A5 S Line TDI QUATTRO last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A5 S Line TDI QUATTRO?
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.