2019 Audi A5 · 32,196 MOT tests
2019 Audi A5 reliability
2019 Audi A5s fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 15 A5 years (32,196 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- 11.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 35,632
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 32,196
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7.2% of tests fail here (46% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Audi A5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.2%
- Brakes1.4%
- Suspension1.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Lights and electrics0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.55%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.4%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.98%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.61%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tear from structural failure 0.48%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.45%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.65%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.51%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.84%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.23%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.22%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Audi A5 reliable?
2019 Audi A5s fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 15 A5 years (32,196 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Audi A5 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.55% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.4% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Audi A5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Audi A5 shows 35,632 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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