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Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a reliable? We analysed 296 real MOT tests across 188 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 296 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.2%
Typical Mileage
35,517mi
Annual Mileage
8,511mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E 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 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a.

Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a Number Plates

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Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

90.9%
2023
92.9%
2022
92.8%
2021

Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5

Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E 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
5,399 mi/yr
Typical
8,511 mi/yr
Average
9,844 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,865 mi/yr

Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO 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 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 55 90.9% 27,244 39,582 51,550
2022 98 92.9% 23,651 32,870 44,081
2021 139 92.8% 23,778 34,581 44,807

How Long Does a Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a Last?

Based on 188 Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.6 years
Median
2.0 years

Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E 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
35,517 mi
75th Percentile
45,428 mi
95th Percentile
72,164 mi
Max Recorded
89,529 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a

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

Best year
2022

92.9% MOT pass rate from 98 tests

Year to avoid
2023

90.9% MOT pass rate from 55 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.9% across 98 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.9% — 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 50 TFSI E 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 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a THIS CAR 92.2% 296 35,517 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
Sym Aj 78.6% 430 7,660 mi 13 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a?

The Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.2% across 296 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 50 TFSI E QUATTRO 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 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a owner drives around 8,511 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 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a reliable?
Based on 296 MOT tests, the Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a has a 92.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a do per year?
The typical Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a does around 8,511 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E 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 50 TFSI E 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.
What is the best year to buy a Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q5 Sport 50 TFSI E QUATTRO S-a is 2022 with a 92.9% pass rate across 98 tests.