MOT reliability
Audi A5 quattro tdi
1 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Audi A5 quattro tdi vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Audi A5 quattro tdi has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 125,520 miles.
1
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
7,279
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi A5 quattro tdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi A5 quattro tdi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension41%
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Other21%
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Emissions & nuisance21%
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Visibility14%
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Brakes3%
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Body & structure3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Audi A5 quattro tdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Audi A5 quattro tdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi A5 quattro tdi MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (2 times)
- Offside Head lamp washer faulty (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- plastic covers fitted to outer body sills and underside. (1 times)
- slight play in nearside front steering/suspension. (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Brake performance not tested NOT TESTED DUE TO THE TYRES (1.2.1 (g)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 245/35R20 (5.2.3 (b)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 245/30R20 (5.2.3 (b)) (1 times)
Audi A5 quattro tdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 20 | 80% | 125,520 |
Audi A5 quattro tdi reliability FAQ
Across 1 Audi A5 quattro tdi vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi A5 quattro tdi MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)); Offside Head lamp washer faulty.
The typical Audi A5 quattro tdi in our data has covered around
125,520 miles.
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