2015 Audi Q5 · 40,894 MOT tests
2015 Audi Q5 reliability
2015 Audi Q5s fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 13 Q5 years (40,894 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- 15.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 41% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 73,155
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 40,894
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 3.8% of tests fail here (84% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Audi Q5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.5%
- Body, chassis and structure3.8%
- Lights and electrics2.7%
- Suspension2.3%
- Brakes2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.66%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.22%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.18%
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 1.16%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.15%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.03%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.31%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.77%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.21%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.07%)
Other years
Every Audi Q5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Audi Q5 reliable?
2015 Audi Q5s fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 13 Q5 years (40,894 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Audi Q5 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (2.66% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.22% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Audi Q5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Audi Q5 shows 73,155 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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