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Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto reliable? We analysed 634 real MOT tests across 110 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 634 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.2%
Typical Mileage
95,092mi
Annual Mileage
9,331mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto.

Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 1

Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,277 mi/yr
Typical
9,331 mi/yr
Average
9,796 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,765 mi/yr

Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
95,092 mi
75th Percentile
128,923 mi
95th Percentile
169,338 mi
Max Recorded
611,817 mi

How Does the Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto THIS CAR 91.2% 634 95,092 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
Ford Focus Zetec Auto 82.1% 803 73,722 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto?

The Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.2% across 634 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is brakes imbalanced across an axle with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto owner drives around 9,331 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 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto reliable?
Based on 634 MOT tests, the Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto has a 91.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto?
The most common failure point is brakes imbalanced across an axle.
How many miles does a Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto do per year?
The typical Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto does around 9,331 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Auto?
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.