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Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A reliable? We analysed 783 real MOT tests across 240 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 783 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.7%
Typical Mileage
34,326mi
Annual Mileage
7,756mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT 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 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A.

Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89.5%
2021
86.4%
2020

Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3

Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,398 mi/yr
Typical
7,756 mi/yr
Average
8,542 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,959 mi/yr

Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 266 89.5% 23,620 32,190 44,328
2020 484 86.4% 25,606 35,618 47,712

How Long Does a Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A Last?

Based on 240 Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.2 years
Median
4.0 years

Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
34,326 mi
75th Percentile
46,830 mi
95th Percentile
67,190 mi
Max Recorded
115,658 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A

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

Best year
2021

89.5% MOT pass rate from 266 tests

Year to avoid
2020

86.4% MOT pass rate from 484 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.5% across 266 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT 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 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A THIS CAR 87.7% 783 34,326 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 A 250 AMG Line ED Premium + A 91.1% 460 22,569 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A?

The Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.7% across 783 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 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT 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 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A owner drives around 7,756 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 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A reliable?
Based on 783 MOT tests, the Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A has a 87.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A do per year?
The typical Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A does around 7,756 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT 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 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi S5 Edition 1 TDI MHEV QUAT A is 2021 with a 89.5% pass rate across 266 tests.