2014 Audi Q5 · 34,130 MOT tests
2014 Audi Q5 reliability
2014 Audi Q5s fail 16.3% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 13 Q5 years (34,130 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- 16.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 45% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 81,635
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 34,130
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 4.2% of tests fail here (56% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Audi Q5
Fail rate by area
- Body, chassis and structure4.2%
- Tyres4.1%
- Lights and electrics3.8%
- Suspension2.6%
- Brakes2.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.01%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.27%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.18%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.18%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.09%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.92%
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 (12.29%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.65%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.88%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.09%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.01%)
Other years
Every Audi Q5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Audi Q5 reliable?
2014 Audi Q5s fail 16.3% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 13 Q5 years (34,130 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Audi Q5 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (3.01% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.27% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Audi Q5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Audi Q5 shows 81,635 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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