Audi Q5 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Audi Q5 car check
Is the Audi Q5 reliable? We analysed 932,637 real MOT tests across 109,587 vehicles to find out.
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The Audi Q5 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi Q5.
Audi Q5 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Audi Q5. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Audi Q5 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Audi Q5 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Audi Q5 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Audi Q5 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Audi Q5 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Audi Q5 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Audi Q5 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi Q5 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 184 | 91.3% | 22,879 | 29,493 | 45,204 |
| 2022 | 397 | 92.4% | 22,558 | 32,184 | 43,232 |
| 2021 | 385 | 90.4% | 23,759 | 35,293 | 48,727 |
| 2020 | 26,361 | 92.1% | 25,804 | 35,794 | 47,969 |
| 2019 | 58,078 | 91.3% | 27,262 | 38,922 | 53,415 |
| 2018 | 82,778 | 89.7% | 29,150 | 42,396 | 58,992 |
| 2017 | 80,002 | 86.6% | 32,801 | 47,855 | 66,343 |
| 2016 | 98,298 | 88.7% | 37,801 | 54,867 | 75,400 |
| 2015 | 105,924 | 87.7% | 40,850 | 59,955 | 82,436 |
| 2014 | 98,523 | 86.8% | 44,347 | 65,219 | 89,394 |
| 2013 | 78,799 | 86.2% | 48,268 | 71,452 | 97,680 |
| 2012 | 66,246 | 84.8% | 49,710 | 74,808 | 101,998 |
| 2011 | 86,446 | 83.8% | 53,002 | 80,702 | 110,154 |
| 2010 | 64,618 | 82.8% | 56,122 | 85,529 | 116,271 |
| 2009 | 75,234 | 81.0% | 58,748 | 89,072 | 120,655 |
| 2008 | 4,025 | 80.1% | 57,237 | 87,928 | 118,928 |
How Long Does a Audi Q5 Last?
Based on 109,587 Audi Q5 vehicles on UK roads.
Audi Q5 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Audi Q5 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 Q5
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.4% MOT pass rate from 397 tests
80.1% MOT pass rate from 4,025 tests
The best year to buy a used Audi Q5 is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.4% across 397 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Audi Q5 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Q5 THIS CAR | 86.5% | 932,637 | 60,431 mi | 17 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 |
| Mini One | 83.8% | 528,090 | 42,930 mi | 22 yrs |
Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi Q5 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Audi Q5Should you buy a used Audi Q5?
The Audi Q5 has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.5% across 932,637 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 Q5 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 Q5 owner drives around 7,701 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.
In terms of longevity, most Audi Q5 models stay on UK roads for around 17 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.