2021 Audi Q5 · 5,101 MOT tests
2021 Audi Q5 reliability
2021 Audi Q5s fail 8% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 13 Q5 years (5,101 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q5s: 15.3%)
- 8%
- 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 3
- 29,993
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,101
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.5% of tests fail here (156% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Audi Q5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.4%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Brakes1.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.7%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.37%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.71%
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 0.65%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 0.51%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.51%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.43%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.96%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.18%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.86%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.45%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.84%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (0.74%)
Other years
Every Audi Q5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Audi Q5 reliable?
2021 Audi Q5s fail 8% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 13 Q5 years (5,101 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Audi Q5 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.37% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.71% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Audi Q5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Audi Q5 shows 29,993 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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