2018 Audi Q5 · 50,933 MOT tests
2018 Audi Q5 reliability
2018 Audi Q5s fail 10.4% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 13 Q5 years (50,933 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- 10.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 44,031
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 50,933
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Audi Q5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.9%
- Suspension2.2%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Brakes1.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.52%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.38%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.07%
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 0.73%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.45%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.42%
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 (10.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.81%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.57%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.21%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.02%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.96%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Audi Q5 reliable?
2018 Audi Q5s fail 10.4% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 13 Q5 years (50,933 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Audi Q5 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (1.52% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.38% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Audi Q5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Audi Q5 shows 44,031 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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