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

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Is the Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Dpf reliable? We analysed 809 real MOT tests across 116 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 809 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.0%
Typical Mileage
121,047mi
Annual Mileage
8,741mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Dpf 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 Dpf.

Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Dpf Number Plates

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

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

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

Low usage
6,500 mi/yr
Typical
8,741 mi/yr
Average
9,866 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,991 mi/yr

Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Dpf Mileage Distribution

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

Median
121,047 mi
75th Percentile
151,644 mi
95th Percentile
194,437 mi
Max Recorded
1,554,837 mi

How Does the Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Dpf 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 Dpf THIS CAR 86.0% 809 121,047 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
Mercedes . 74.2% 1,118 207,018 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 Dpf outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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

The Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Dpf has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.0% across 809 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Dpf owner drives around 8,741 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 Dpf — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Dpf reliable?
Based on 809 MOT tests, the Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Dpf has a 86.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Dpf?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Dpf do per year?
The typical Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Dpf does around 8,741 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Dpf last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi Q5 SE TDI QUATTRO Dpf?
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.