MOT performance
Audi Q5 8R (2008–2016): MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 104,172 MOT tests on the Audi Q5 8R in 2023–2024 (cars first registered Dec 2008–Oct 2016, on average 9.7 years old at test), 79.0% passed first time. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, the 8R failed 35% less often than comparable cars. Against the generation that replaced it, the FY, it fails about as often once age and mileage are allowed for (0.65× vs 0.68×).
104,172 MOT tests on 52,512 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto
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| Figure | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 79.0% | ±0.2 pts (95%), n = 104,172 |
| All Audi Q5s | 83.9% | n = 213,847 |
| Failures vs similar cars | 0.65× | same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00; Audi Q5 overall 0.66× |
| Tests with a dangerous defect | 5.1% | n = 104,172 |
| Average age at test | 9.7 years | n = 104,172 |
| On sale (catalogue) | 2008–2016 | Oct 2008 to Dec 2016 |
8R against the other Audi Q5 generations
Newer generations are younger at test, so their raw pass rates are higher almost by default; the adjusted column compares each with cars of the same age, mileage and fuel.
| Generation | Tests | Average age | First-time pass | vs similar cars | Dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8R (2008–2016) | 104,172 | 9.7 yrs | 79.0% | -35% | 5.1% |
| FY (2017–2024) | 99,574 | 4 yrs | 88.9% | -32% | 3.5% |
Where the 8R differs
- Seat belts and airbags: the 8R failed 29% less often than the Audi Q5 overall, relative to comparable cars (0.24× vs 0.35×).
- Suspension: the 8R failed 22% less often than the Audi Q5 overall, relative to comparable cars (0.43× vs 0.55×).
- Driver's view of the road: the 8R failed 21% more often than the Audi Q5 overall, relative to comparable cars (0.52× vs 0.43×).
| Area | 8R (vs similar) | FY (vs similar) |
|---|---|---|
| Body, chassis and structure | 6.2% (+70%) | 0.3% (-57%) |
| Lights, reflectors and electrical | 5.4% (-56%) | 1.8% (-55%) |
| Tyres | 4.7% (-37%) | 4.3% (-22%) |
| Suspension | 4.7% (-57%) | 2.3% (+27%) |
| Brakes | 2.8% (-64%) | 1.4% (-55%) |
| Driver's view of the road | 2.4% (-48%) | 1.0% (-70%) |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.3% (-24%) | 1.1% (-13%) |
| Steering | 0.6% (-75%) | 0.0% (-94%) |
| Registration plates and VIN | 0.4% (+8%) | 0.4% (+48%) |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.2% (-76%) | 0.2% (-37%) |
| Road wheels | 0.2% (-53%) | 0.1% (-55%) |
Most common Audi Q5 8R failure items
| Item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Body, chassis and structure | 4.96% |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 2.26% |
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 1.80% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 1.65% |
| Headlamp aim: too low | Lights, reflectors and electrical | 1.57% |
Pass rate by age, by generation
At the same age, the generations can be compared directly.
| Age at test (years) | 8R pass rate (tests) | FY pass rate (tests) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | — | 90.9% (44,824) |
| 5-6 | 86.7% (4,206) | 85.6% (35,213) |
| 7-8 | 83.4% (34,425) | 81.3% (2,634) |
| 9-10 | 81.0% (29,532) | — |
| 11-12 | 74.7% (20,176) | — |
| 13-15 | 69.1% (15,833) | — |
Registration years in the 8R
How cars are assigned to a generation
DVSA records don't say which generation a car is, so 73 Auto assigns each test by first-registration date against its catalogue's on-sale dates for the 8R (Oct 2008 to Dec 2016). Cars registered within three months either side of a changeover are left out, because run-out stock of the old model and early cars of the new one are registered in the same months. Some cars near the edges may still be of the neighbouring generation.
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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.