Audi Q5

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 14 model years from 209,577 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

88%

Total Tests

209,577

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (96%)

Years Covered

About the Audi Q5

The Audi Q5 was MOT tested 209,577 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 14 model years (2008 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 96% from 522 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 81%. The 15 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Audi Q5s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2967cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,131

Per month£178/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Audi Q5?

vs average of all models+6% (82% avg)

vs Audi brand average-2% (90% avg)

Best to worst year spread15 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Audi Q5 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

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

Questions about the Audi Q5

Is the Audi Q5 reliable?

Across its 14 model years in our data (2008 to 2021), the Audi Q5 averages an 88% MOT pass rate, from 209,577 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 96%.

Which year Audi Q5 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Audi Q5 has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 2009 model has the lowest at 81%, a 15 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.