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Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa reliable? We analysed 9,828 real MOT tests across 5,000 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 9,828 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.1%
Typical Mileage
28,532mi
Annual Mileage
7,292mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa.

Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa Number Plates

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Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94.1%
2023
93%
2022
93.2%
2021
92.8%
2020

Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 179
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29

Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,043 mi/yr
Typical
7,292 mi/yr
Average
8,292 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,120 mi/yr

Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 573 94.1% 19,002 25,939 35,541
2022 2,935 93.0% 19,226 25,919 33,892
2021 5,424 93.2% 22,179 30,042 39,409
2020 655 92.8% 20,928 29,017 39,163

How Long Does a Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa Last?

Based on 5,000 Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.0 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
28,532 mi
75th Percentile
37,960 mi
95th Percentile
55,998 mi
Max Recorded
117,927 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa

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

Best year
2023

94.1% MOT pass rate from 573 tests

Year to avoid
2020

92.8% MOT pass rate from 655 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.1% across 573 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.8% — 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 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa THIS CAR 93.1% 9,828 28,532 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 3008 GT Bluehdi S/s 89.8% 3,140 33,318 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa?

The Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.1% across 9,828 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 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT 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 Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa owner drives around 7,292 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 Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa reliable?
Based on 9,828 MOT tests, the Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa has a 93.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa do per year?
The typical Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa does around 7,292 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT 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 Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT Sa is 2023 with a 94.1% pass rate across 573 tests.