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Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa reliable? We analysed 788 real MOT tests across 492 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 788 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.8%
Typical Mileage
26,454mi
Annual Mileage
7,688mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV 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 Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa.

Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.8%
2023
88.5%
2022
91.5%
2021

Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45
Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm 2

Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,795 mi/yr
Typical
7,688 mi/yr
Average
8,661 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,880 mi/yr

Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 258 88.8% 18,488 24,719 35,942
2022 443 88.5% 18,432 26,371 37,326
2021 71 91.5% 20,126 28,929 41,393

How Long Does a Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa Last?

Based on 492 Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.5 years
Median
2.0 years

Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
26,454 mi
75th Percentile
37,632 mi
95th Percentile
59,246 mi
Max Recorded
131,178 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa

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

Best year
2021

91.5% MOT pass rate from 71 tests

Year to avoid
2022

88.5% MOT pass rate from 443 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.5% across 71 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.5% — 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 Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV 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 Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa THIS CAR 88.8% 788 26,454 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
Kawasaki Br 89.6% 1,133 5,912 mi 11 yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa?

The Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.8% across 788 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 Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV 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 Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa owner drives around 7,688 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 Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa reliable?
Based on 788 MOT tests, the Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa has a 88.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa do per year?
The typical Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa does around 7,688 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV 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 Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa is 2021 with a 91.5% pass rate across 71 tests.