Audi A6 vs Audi Q5 s ln blk ed 40tdi mhev q sa: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Audi A6
78%
MOT pass rate · 246,602 vehicles
Audi Q5 s ln blk ed 40tdi mhev q sa
100%
MOT pass rate · 2,659 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Audi A6 (78%) and Audi Q5 s ln blk ed 40tdi mhev q sa (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Audi A6 | Audi Q5 s ln blk ed 40tdi mhev q sa |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 136,441 mi | 19,652 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 246,602 | 2,659 |
Most common faults
Audi A6
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Audi Q5 s ln blk ed 40tdi mhev q sa
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Audi A6 (78%) and Audi Q5 s ln blk ed 40tdi mhev q sa (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.