Audi Q5
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 14 years from 209,577 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
88%
Total Tests
209,577
Best Year
2021 (96%)
Years Covered
14
How reliable is the Audi Q5?
Audi Q5 by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96% | 522 | 28,479 mi |
| 2020 | 95% | 16,809 | 37,518 mi |
| 2019 | 93% | 24,241 | 45,577 mi |
| 2018 | 92% | 26,447 | 53,765 mi |
| 2017 | 88% | 21,376 | 62,680 mi |
| 2016 | 90% | 23,838 | 74,109 mi |
| 2015 | 89% | 22,833 | 82,808 mi |
| 2014 | 89% | 19,323 | 90,242 mi |
| 2013 | 88% | 14,036 | 101,461 mi |
| 2012 | 86% | 10,357 | 106,911 mi |
| 2011 | 83% | 12,019 | 115,985 mi |
| 2010 | 82% | 8,422 | 123,790 mi |
| 2009 | 81% | 8,979 | 131,180 mi |
| 2008 | 85% | 375 | 130,615 mi |
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About the Audi Q5
The Audi Q5 has been tested 209,577 times in 2024 MOT data across 14 model years (2008 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 522 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 81%. The 15 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer AUDI Q5s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 130,615 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 28,479 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
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