MOT reliability
Audi A5 tdi
106 vehicles · 462 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 106 Audi A5 tdi vehicles and 462 completed MOT tests, the Audi A5 tdi has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 177,982 miles.
106
Vehicles
462
MOT tests
10,008
Avg miles / year
0
Faults per test
38%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi A5 tdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi A5 tdi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension56%
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Brakes31%
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Other12%
Audi A5 tdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (104), Gas Bi-Fuel (2)
Most common Audi A5 tdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi A5 tdi MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (1 times)
- 245/40ZR18 (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER GROOVE IS JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER GROOVE IS 1.40mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Audi A5 tdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 10 | 70% | — |
Audi A5 tdi reliability FAQ
Across 106 Audi A5 tdi vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi A5 tdi MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); 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)).
The typical Audi A5 tdi in our data has covered around
177,982 miles.
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