Audi Q5 FY (2017–2025): what fails at MOT
Across 41,406 MOT tests of the Audi Q5 FY (2017–2025) in the DfT's 2023 MOT data (initial tests, retests excluded), 10.7% failed — about 1 in 9. The parts that fail most are tyres (4.1% of tests), suspension (2.2%), lights and electrics (1.8%), brakes (1.5%) and exhaust, fuel and emissions (0.9%).
Allowing for age and mileage, the Q5 FY has 31% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. That puts it last of the two Audi Q5 generations on MOT results; the Q5 8R (2008–2017) does best.
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 FY (2017–2025)
MOT: 10.7% of 41,406 initial tests failed — 31% fewer failures than the average car of the same age and mileage
| # | Part / area | Share of MOT tests failing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tyres | 4.1% |
| 2 | suspension | 2.2% |
| 3 | lights and electrics | 1.8% |
| 4 | brakes | 1.5% |
| 5 | exhaust, fuel and emissions | 0.9% |
Questions
What fails most on a Audi Q5 FY at MOT?
The most common MOT failure is tyres: 4.1% of Audi Q5 FY (2017–2025) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed on tyres. Next come suspension (2.2%) and lights and electrics (1.8%).
How often does a Audi Q5 FY fail its MOT?
10.7% of Audi Q5 FY (2017–2025) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed (about 1 in 9), counting initial tests only, across 41,406 tests.
Is the Audi Q5 FY (2017–2025) reliable?
On MOT results, the Audi Q5 FY has 31% 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 FY 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.