2020 Audi A5 · 11,654 MOT tests
2020 Audi A5 reliability
2020 Audi A5s fail 10.8% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 15 A5 years (11,654 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- 10.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 32,006
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,654
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 1.4% of tests fail here (63% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Audi A5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.4%
- Lights and electrics1.5%
- Suspension1.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.9%
- Brakes0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.95%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.2%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.7%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.68%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.45%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 0.38%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.83%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.86%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.04%) · Spring mounting corroded, not weakened (1.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.87%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.76%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Audi A5 reliable?
2020 Audi A5s fail 10.8% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 15 A5 years (11,654 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Audi A5 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.95% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.2% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (0.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Audi A5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Audi A5 shows 32,006 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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