Audi SQ5

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 1,683 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

1,683

Highest Pass Rate

2015 (96%)

Years Covered

About the Audi SQ5

The Audi SQ5 was MOT tested 1,683 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2013 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 93%. 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 2015 model has the highest pass rate at 96% from 158 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 5 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Audi SQ5s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 4 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2013) averages 100,755 miles, while the newest (2016) averages 94,309 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

£410

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,341

Per month£195/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 2016 details

How reliable is the Audi SQ5?

vs average of all models+11% (82% avg)

vs Audi brand average+3% (90% avg)

Best to worst year spread5 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Audi SQ5 by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2016	92%	76	94,309 mi
2015	96%	158	86,596 mi
2014	93%	1,063	89,103 mi
2013	91%	386	100,755 mi

Questions about the Audi SQ5

Is the Audi SQ5 reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (2013 to 2016), the Audi SQ5 averages a 93% MOT pass rate, from 1,683 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2015 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 96%.

Which year Audi SQ5 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2015 Audi SQ5 has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 2013 model has the lowest at 91%, a 5 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.