2010 Audi Q5 · 14,220 MOT tests
2010 Audi Q5 reliability
2010 Audi Q5s fail 27.1% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 13 Q5 years (14,220 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- 27.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 115,924
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,220
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 9.9% of tests fail here (64% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Audi Q5
Fail rate by area
- Body, chassis and structure9.9%
- Suspension9.3%
- Lights and electrics8.3%
- Tyres4.1%
- Brakes3.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.12%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.35%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.67%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.87%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.66%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.66%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.92%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.58%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.59%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (3.69%)
Other years
Every Audi Q5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Audi Q5 reliable?
2010 Audi Q5s fail 27.1% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 13 Q5 years (14,220 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Audi Q5 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (7.12% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.35% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Audi Q5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Audi Q5 shows 115,924 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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