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Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa reliable? We analysed 340 real MOT tests across 228 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 340 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.3%
Typical Mileage
34,143mi
Annual Mileage
8,966mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q 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 40TDI MHEV Q Sa.

Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa Number Plates

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Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89.3%
2022

Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12

Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,883 mi/yr
Typical
8,966 mi/yr
Average
10,056 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,360 mi/yr

Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q 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 40TDI MHEV Q Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 262 89.3% 25,964 35,247 47,337

How Long Does a Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa Last?

Based on 228 Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.6 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
34,143 mi
75th Percentile
47,058 mi
95th Percentile
67,835 mi
Max Recorded
116,430 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa

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

Best year
2022

89.3% MOT pass rate from 262 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.3% across 262 tests.

How Does the Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q 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 40TDI MHEV Q Sa THIS CAR 90.3% 340 34,143 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
Iveco Daily 35C14B Auto 77% 566 73,473 mi — 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 40TDI MHEV Q Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa?

The Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.3% across 340 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 40TDI MHEV Q 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 40TDI MHEV Q Sa owner drives around 8,966 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 40TDI MHEV Q Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa reliable?
Based on 340 MOT tests, the Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa has a 90.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa do per year?
The typical Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa does around 8,966 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q 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 40TDI MHEV Q 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 40TDI MHEV Q Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi A5 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa is 2022 with a 89.3% pass rate across 262 tests.