Audi A5 S Lne ED 1 40TDI MHEV Q Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Audi A5 S Lne ED 1 40TDI MHEV Q Sa reliable? We analysed 274 real MOT tests across 105 vehicles to find out.
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The Audi A5 S Lne ED 1 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 Lne ED 1 40TDI MHEV Q Sa.
Audi A5 S Lne ED 1 40TDI MHEV Q Sa Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Audi A5 S Lne ED 1 40TDI MHEV Q Sa. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Audi A5 S Lne ED 1 40TDI MHEV Q Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Audi A5 S Lne ED 1 40TDI MHEV Q Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Audi A5 S Lne ED 1 40TDI MHEV Q Sa Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Audi A5 S Lne ED 1 40TDI MHEV Q Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Audi A5 S Lne ED 1 40TDI MHEV Q Sa Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Audi A5 S Lne ED 1 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.
Audi A5 S Lne ED 1 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 Lne ED 1 40TDI MHEV Q Sa year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 220 | 89.1% | 26,205 | 36,638 | 49,708 |
Audi A5 S Lne ED 1 40TDI MHEV Q Sa Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Audi A5 S Lne ED 1 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.
Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A5 S Lne ED 1 40TDI MHEV Q Sa
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.1% MOT pass rate from 220 tests
The best year to buy a used Audi A5 S Lne ED 1 40TDI MHEV Q Sa is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.1% across 220 tests.
How Does the Audi A5 S Lne ED 1 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 Lne ED 1 40TDI MHEV Q Sa THIS CAR | 89.1% | 274 | 34,812 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 |
| Skoda Octavia SE First Edition TDI | 88.1% | 428 | 48,046 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A5 S Lne ED 1 40TDI MHEV Q Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Audi A5 S Lne ED 1 40TDI MHEV Q Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.1% across 274 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 Lne ED 1 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 Lne ED 1 40TDI MHEV Q Sa owner drives around 8,432 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.