2013 Audi Q5 · 24,346 MOT tests
2013 Audi Q5 reliability
2013 Audi Q5s fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 13 Q5 years (24,346 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- 17.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 48% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 92,434
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,346
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 4.2% of tests fail here (19% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Audi Q5
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics4.3%
- Tyres4.2%
- Body, chassis and structure4.2%
- Suspension3.4%
- Brakes2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.8%
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 1.28%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.24%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.23%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.11%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.11%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.8%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.78%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.32%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.9%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.84%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.02%)
Other years
Every Audi Q5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Audi Q5 reliable?
2013 Audi Q5s fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 13 Q5 years (24,346 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Audi Q5 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (2.8% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.28% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Audi Q5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Audi Q5 shows 92,434 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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