Audi A5
Registered from 2004 to 2025.
About this model
The Audi A5 is a series of compact executive and grand touring coupé cars produced by the German automobile manufacturer Audi since June 2007. The A5 range also includes the coupe, cabriolet, and "Sportback"—a five-door liftback with a fastback roofline—derived from the Audi A4 saloon and estate models.
From the Wikipedia article Audi A5, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2013 2.0 diesel. 1,652 of 8,823 tests failed, 19%.
Better than 51% of 2013 cars. The typical one fails 19%, across 828 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 44% | 720 |
| Suspension | 25% | 408 |
| Lights and electrics | 24% | 394 |
| Brakes | 20% | 330 |
| Body and structure | 19% | 314 |
| Visibility | 12% | 201 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 44% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Suspension — 25% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- Brakes — 20% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Lights and electrics — 24% of its failures
- Body and structure — 19% of its failures
- Visibility — 12% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 200k+ miles this one fails 22% of its inspections, against the 24% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20–40k miles | 8% | 12% | 140 | |
| 40–60k miles | 12% | 16% | 646 | |
| 60–80k miles | 17% | 20% | 1,695 | |
| 80–100k miles | 20% | 22% | 2,251 | |
| 100–120k miles | 20% | 24% | 1,848 | |
| 120–140k miles | 20% | 24% | 1,158 | |
| 140–160k miles | 20% | 24% | 606 | |
| 160–180k miles | 22% | 24% | 270 | |
| 180–200k miles | 20% | 24% | 101 | |
| 200k+ miles | 22% | 24% | 92 |
8,807 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 80k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0 petrol · 203 hp · 1620 kg · 2829 mm wheelbase · 6.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2.0 petrol · 213 hp · 1609 kg · 2829 mm wheelbase · 6.9 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 petrol · 194 hp · 1579 kg · 2831 mm wheelbase · 6.9 L/100km (WLTP) · 246 Wh/km |
| 2018 | 2.0 petrol · 211 hp · 1576 kg · 2831 mm wheelbase · 6.7 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.0 diesel · 183 hp · 1620 kg · 2809 mm wheelbase · 4.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.0 diesel · 168 hp · 1702 kg · 2817 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.0 diesel · 169 hp · 1694 kg · 2817 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 2.0 diesel · 165 hp · 1649 kg · 2817 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 2.0 diesel · 164 hp · 1626 kg · 2817 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 2.0 diesel · 167 hp · 1595 kg · 2797 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 2.0 diesel · 161 hp · 1603 kg · 2799 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 2.0 diesel · 1612 kg · 2796 mm wheelbase · 5.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00504/22
Alteration of the rear axle’s toe and/or camber values lead to increased and uneven wear on the rear tyres, and if worn down to its carcass may suffer a sudden loss of pressure. This can lead to loss of traction and may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00784/23
The airbag may deteriorate over time and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/03031/23
A defective welding seam on the front seat back frame can break in the event of an accident. As a result, the person sitting in the seat may hit their head on the B-pillar, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0650/18
The adhesive attaching the windscreen is not sufficiently secure. In the event of an accident, the protective effect of the passenger airbag could be compromised.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0834/19
The handheld control unit for throttle and brake may develop a fracture in a welded joint in the relay mechanism. If this damage occurs this may lead to impaired functioning or even failure of the brake and gas control via the manual control device.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1516/19
A damaged transistor may have been installed in the airbag control unit. Consequently, it may not properly make contact leading to the passenger airbag not to be triggered in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injuries.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00790/26
The driver airbag inflator may cause uncontrolled inflation and release metal fragments when the airbag is activated, which can cause injury to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/01052/26
The torsion bar is defective and may easily break, leading the belt strap to unwind uncontrollably in the event of an accident. The protective effect of the seat belt would therefore no longer be assured which can lead to injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
2 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.