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

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Is the Audi Q5 Vor 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a reliable? We analysed 523 real MOT tests across 310 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 523 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.7%
Typical Mileage
26,348mi
Annual Mileage
7,243mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

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

Number plates registered to a Audi Q5 Vor 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 Vor 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

91.9%
2023
92.3%
2022
95.8%
2021

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

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

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1

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

How many miles does a typical Audi Q5 Vor 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
4,677 mi/yr
Typical
7,243 mi/yr
Average
7,465 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,301 mi/yr

Audi Q5 Vor 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 Vor 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 62 91.9% 19,002 22,786 33,370
2022 209 92.3% 19,901 26,610 35,316
2021 236 95.8% 18,642 26,590 36,258

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

Based on 310 Audi Q5 Vor 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.7 years
Median
3.0 years

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

Total mileage recorded across all Audi Q5 Vor 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
26,348 mi
75th Percentile
36,492 mi
95th Percentile
56,322 mi
Max Recorded
126,127 mi

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

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

Best year
2021

95.8% MOT pass rate from 236 tests

Year to avoid
2023

91.9% MOT pass rate from 62 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q5 Vor 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.8% across 236 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.9% — 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 Vor 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 Vor 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a THIS CAR 93.7% 523 26,348 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
Peugeot 2008 Allure Prem + Ptech S/s A 91.3% 402 22,810 mi — yrs

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

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

The Audi Q5 Vor 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.7% across 523 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 has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Audi Q5 Vor 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 Vor 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a owner drives around 7,243 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 Vor 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q5 Vor 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a reliable?
Based on 523 MOT tests, the Audi Q5 Vor 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a has a 93.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q5 Vor 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q5 Vor 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a do per year?
The typical Audi Q5 Vor 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a does around 7,243 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q5 Vor 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 Vor 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 Vor 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q5 Vor 45 TFSI MHEV QUAT S-a is 2021 with a 95.8% pass rate across 236 tests.