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Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a reliable? We analysed 172 real MOT tests across 108 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 172 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.9%
Typical Mileage
53,549mi
Annual Mileage
12,160mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a.

Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
9,070 mi/yr
Typical
12,160 mi/yr
Average
12,670 mi/yr
Heavy usage
16,065 mi/yr

Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
53,549 mi
75th Percentile
68,121 mi
95th Percentile
95,766 mi
Max Recorded
111,926 mi

How Does the Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a THIS CAR 95.9% 172 53,549 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-benz C 300 AMG Line MHEV Auto 89.2% 260 24,198 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a?

The Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.9% across 172 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a owner drives around 12,160 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 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a reliable?
Based on 172 MOT tests, the Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a has a 95.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a do per year?
The typical Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a does around 12,160 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi Q5 Sport 40 TDI QUATTRO S-a?
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.