Audi Q5 8R (2008–2017): what fails at MOT
Across 59,147 MOT tests of the Audi Q5 8R (2008–2017) in the DfT's 2023 MOT data (initial tests, retests excluded), 19.8% failed — about 1 in 5. The parts that fail most are body, chassis and structure (5.3% of tests), lights and electrics (4.8%), tyres (4.8%), suspension (4.1%) and brakes (2.7%).
Allowing for age and mileage, the Q5 8R has 37% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. That puts it first of the two Audi Q5 generations on MOT results.
The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.
Q5 8R (2008–2017)
MOT: 19.8% of 59,147 initial tests failed — 37% fewer failures than the average car of the same age and mileage
| # | Part / area | Share of MOT tests failing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | body, chassis and structure | 5.3% |
| 2 | lights and electrics | 4.8% |
| 3 | tyres | 4.8% |
| 4 | suspension | 4.1% |
| 5 | brakes | 2.7% |
Questions
What fails most on a Audi Q5 8R at MOT?
The most common MOT failure is body, chassis and structure: 5.3% of Audi Q5 8R (2008–2017) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed on body, chassis and structure. Next come lights and electrics (4.8%) and tyres (4.8%).
How often does a Audi Q5 8R fail its MOT?
19.8% of Audi Q5 8R (2008–2017) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed (about 1 in 5), counting initial tests only, across 59,147 tests.
Is the Audi Q5 8R (2008–2017) reliable?
On MOT results, the Audi Q5 8R has 37% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. MOT data covers safety and emissions items, not engines or gearboxes.
Does this Audi Q5 8R data cover engine and gearbox problems?
No. The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.