2016 Audi Q5 · 43,637 MOT tests
2016 Audi Q5 reliability
2016 Audi Q5s fail 13.3% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 13 Q5 years (43,637 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- 13.3%
- 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 7
- 64,021
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 43,637
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.7% of tests fail here (82% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Audi Q5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.7%
- Lights and electrics2.3%
- Brakes2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Suspension1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.68%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.3%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
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 1.18%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.8%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.77%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.29%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.14%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.72%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.16%)
Other years
Every Audi Q5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Audi Q5 reliable?
2016 Audi Q5s fail 13.3% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 13 Q5 years (43,637 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Audi Q5 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (1.68% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.3% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Audi Q5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Audi Q5 shows 64,021 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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