2020 Audi Q5 · 21,636 MOT tests
2020 Audi Q5 reliability
2020 Audi Q5s fail 7.1% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 13 Q5 years (21,636 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- 7.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 48% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 35,038
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,636
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Audi Q5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.1%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Brakes0.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.5%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.85%
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 0.64%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.38%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.33%
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 0.28%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 0.18%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.72%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.7%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.11%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.77%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.29%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.13%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Audi Q5 reliable?
2020 Audi Q5s fail 7.1% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 13 Q5 years (21,636 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Audi Q5 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.85% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.64% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Audi Q5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Audi Q5 shows 35,038 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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