Audi A5
MOT data from 225,567 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 86.9%. Average mileage at test: 85,140 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5,843 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4,917 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4,247 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3,641 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 3,459 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2,427 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2,009 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,861 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 1,810 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1,540 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 126,402 | 85.3% |
| Petrol | 99,157 | 89% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2,318 | 83.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2008 | 7,302 | 83.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2009 | 10,921 | 82.5% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2010 | 18,437 | 83% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2011 | 18,000 | 83.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2012 | 17,521 | 85.5% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2013 | 19,777 | 85.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2014 | 19,562 | 86.4% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2015 | 19,451 | 87% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2016 | 14,853 | 88% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2017 | 29,050 | 89.3% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2018 | 23,123 | 90.2% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2019 | 19,787 | 90.8% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2020 | 4,753 | 91.9% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2021 | 704 | 92.2% | |
| Top failures: number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
100,824 mi
Median
117,415 mi
75th percentile
140,405 mi
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