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Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa reliable? We analysed 5,550 real MOT tests across 2,214 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 5,550 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.2%
Typical Mileage
35,298mi
Annual Mileage
8,010mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO 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 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa.

Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93.8%
2022
92.3%
2021
91.5%
2020

Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 128

Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,269 mi/yr
Typical
8,010 mi/yr
Average
9,404 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,467 mi/yr

Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO 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 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 678 93.8% 22,016 30,320 43,666
2021 2,908 92.3% 24,322 32,856 45,079
2020 1,775 91.5% 28,860 40,793 55,485

How Long Does a Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa Last?

Based on 2,214 Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.5 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
35,298 mi
75th Percentile
49,142 mi
95th Percentile
81,585 mi
Max Recorded
878,047 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa

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

Best year
2022

93.8% MOT pass rate from 678 tests

Year to avoid
2020

91.5% MOT pass rate from 1,775 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.8% across 678 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO 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 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa THIS CAR 92.2% 5,550 35,298 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
Volkswagen Passat Sel TSI Evo S-a 90.2% 2,549 37,478 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa?

The Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.2% across 5,550 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 50 TFSI E QUATTRO 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 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa owner drives around 8,010 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 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa reliable?
Based on 5,550 MOT tests, the Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa has a 92.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa do per year?
The typical Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa does around 8,010 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO 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 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q5 S Line 50 TFSI E QUATTRO Sa is 2022 with a 93.8% pass rate across 678 tests.