Audi SQ5 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Audi SQ5 car check
Is the Audi SQ5 reliable? We analysed 5,963 real MOT tests across 659 vehicles to find out.
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The Audi SQ5 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi SQ5.
Audi SQ5 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Audi SQ5. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Audi SQ5 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Audi SQ5 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Audi SQ5 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Audi SQ5 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Audi SQ5 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Audi SQ5 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Audi SQ5 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi SQ5 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 126 | 84.1% | 42,513 | 60,825 | 78,968 |
| 2015 | 397 | 90.2% | 41,639 | 61,875 | 83,737 |
| 2014 | 4,129 | 90.1% | 43,762 | 64,704 | 87,398 |
| 2013 | 1,161 | 89.2% | 47,094 | 69,816 | 94,293 |
How Long Does a Audi SQ5 Last?
Based on 659 Audi SQ5 vehicles on UK roads.
Audi SQ5 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Audi SQ5 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Audi SQ5
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.2% MOT pass rate from 397 tests
84.1% MOT pass rate from 126 tests
The best year to buy a used Audi SQ5 is 2015, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.2% across 397 tests. The 2016 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Audi SQ5 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi SQ5 THIS CAR | 89.8% | 5,963 | 64,972 mi | 13 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 |
| Skoda Felicia L | 64.4% | 3,274 | 64,368 mi | 30 yrs |
Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi SQ5 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Audi SQ5Should you buy a used Audi SQ5?
The Audi SQ5 has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.8% across 5,963 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 SQ5 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 SQ5 owner drives around 7,346 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.
In terms of longevity, most Audi SQ5 models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.