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Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a reliable? We analysed 2,578 real MOT tests across 1,203 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,578 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.8%
Typical Mileage
29,230mi
Annual Mileage
7,403mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT 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 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a.

Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

96.4%
2023
89.4%
2022
91.1%
2021
89.5%
2020

Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8

Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT 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
5,037 mi/yr
Typical
7,403 mi/yr
Average
7,947 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,005 mi/yr

Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 137 96.4% 19,129 24,807 34,669
2022 596 89.4% 20,646 27,569 37,451
2021 1,632 91.1% 21,536 29,641 37,981
2020 152 89.5% 25,547 32,328 39,282

How Long Does a Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a Last?

Based on 1,203 Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.1 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a Mileage Distribution

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

Median
29,230 mi
75th Percentile
37,956 mi
95th Percentile
56,555 mi
Max Recorded
160,846 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a

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

Best year
2023

96.4% MOT pass rate from 137 tests

Year to avoid
2022

89.4% MOT pass rate from 596 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.4% across 137 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.4% — 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 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT 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 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a THIS CAR 90.8% 2,578 29,230 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
Kia Sorento 4 HEV AWD Auto 88.4% 3,375 29,951 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a?

The Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.8% across 2,578 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 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a 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 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a owner drives around 7,403 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 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a reliable?
Based on 2,578 MOT tests, the Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a has a 90.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a do per year?
The typical Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a does around 7,403 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT 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.
What is the best year to buy a Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q5 Sport 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a is 2023 with a 96.4% pass rate across 137 tests.