2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Audi Q5 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,483 MOT tests in 2024. 75.8% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time75.8%
Failed or needed repairs24.3%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,483 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  3. Headlamp aim: too low2.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    128 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    106 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative1.5%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics9.9%
  2. Body & chassis8.2%
  3. Suspension7.1%
  4. Tyres4.6%
  5. Brakes3.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Audi Q5?

In 2024, 75.8% of 2012 Audi Q5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,483 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Audi Q5?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Audi Q5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).