2017 Audi Q5 · 39,001 MOT tests
2017 Audi Q5 reliability
2017 Audi Q5s fail 15.7% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 13 Q5 years (39,001 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- 15.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 53,113
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 39,001
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 7.3% of tests fail here (112% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Audi Q5
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.3%
- Tyres4.1%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Brakes1.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.44%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.61%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.05%
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 0.86%
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 0.69%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.56%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.14%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.54%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.36%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.41%)
Other years
Every Audi Q5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Audi Q5 reliable?
2017 Audi Q5s fail 15.7% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 13 Q5 years (39,001 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Audi Q5 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.44% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.61% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Audi Q5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Audi Q5 shows 53,113 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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