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Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A reliable? We analysed 450 real MOT tests across 313 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 450 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.7%
Typical Mileage
30,112mi
Annual Mileage
8,099mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A.

Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89.1%
2023
89.5%
2022

Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 3

Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,098 mi/yr
Typical
8,099 mi/yr
Average
8,899 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,007 mi/yr

Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 137 89.1% 19,188 27,496 34,525
2022 266 89.5% 23,084 30,850 39,582

How Long Does a Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A Last?

Based on 313 Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.6 years
Median
2.0 years

Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
30,112 mi
75th Percentile
38,461 mi
95th Percentile
60,892 mi
Max Recorded
120,859 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A

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

Best year
2022

89.5% MOT pass rate from 266 tests

Year to avoid
2023

89.1% MOT pass rate from 137 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.5% across 266 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A THIS CAR 88.7% 450 30,112 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
Chevrolet Gmc Blazer 76% 641 82,391 mi 41 yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A?

The Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.7% across 450 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 S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO 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 S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A owner drives around 8,099 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 S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A reliable?
Based on 450 MOT tests, the Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A has a 88.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A do per year?
The typical Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A does around 8,099 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO 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 S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi S5 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A is 2022 with a 89.5% pass rate across 266 tests.