Audi Q5
Registered from 2004 to 2025.
About this model
The Audi Q5 is a series of compact luxury crossover SUVs produced by the German luxury car manufacturer Audi from 2008. The original first-generation model was the third member of the B8 family to be released after the Audi A5 and fourth-generation A4, all being based on the Audi MLB platform. The second generation Q5 debuted in 2018 and shares the Audi MLB Evo platform with the corresponding B9 versions of the A4 and A5.
From the Wikipedia article Audi Q5, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2019 2.0 diesel. 718 of 9,910 tests failed, 7%.
Better than 70% of 2019 cars. The typical one fails 9%, across 908 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 51% | 365 |
| Brakes | 21% | 149 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 14% | 103 |
| Lights and electrics | 12% | 83 |
| Suspension | 6% | 44 |
| Visibility | 6% | 44 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 51% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 21% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator
- Exhaust and emissions — 14% of its failures
- Suspension — 6% of its failures
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Lights and electrics — 12% of its failures
- Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator
- A reversing lamp inoperative
- Visibility — 6% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 80–100k miles this one fails 3% of its inspections, against the 14% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 5% | 5% | 814 | |
| 20–40k miles | 7% | 9% | 5,322 | |
| 40–60k miles | 8% | 12% | 3,057 | |
| 60–80k miles | 11% | 14% | 563 | |
| 80–100k miles | 3% | 14% | 118 |
9,874 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0 diesel · 201 hp · 1900 kg · 2825 mm wheelbase · 6.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2.0 diesel · 1849 kg · 2826 mm wheelbase · 7.0 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 diesel · 1845 kg · 2831 mm wheelbase · 7.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.0 diesel · 1845 kg · 2832 mm wheelbase · 7.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.0 diesel · 185 hp · 1848 kg · 2829 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.0 diesel · 169 hp · 1936 kg · 2817 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.0 diesel · 169 hp · 1926 kg · 2815 mm wheelbase · 5.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 2.0 diesel · 167 hp · 1880 kg · 2812 mm wheelbase · 5.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 2.0 diesel · 160 hp · 1833 kg · 2815 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 2.0 diesel · 159 hp · 1838 kg · 2815 mm wheelbase · 6.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 2.0 diesel · 163 hp · 1858 kg · 2718 mm wheelbase · 6.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 2.0 diesel · 1842 kg · 2815 mm wheelbase · 6.6 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
SR/00268/25
During the charging process, the high/voltage battery may overheat due to a defect in the battery modules. This can result in a fire and cause injuries to occupants and bystanders. 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/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/01448/26
The seatbelt pre-tensioner of the front seats does not comply with the technical specifications. Although the seatbelt tightens in a crash that triggers its deployment, it cannot reliably maintain this tightness, thus reducing its protective effect and 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
SR/03985/25
The high-voltage battery’s cell modules could overheat during charging. This may lead to fire. 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/03987/25
Divergent torques during the bolting process may cause the cylinder head cover bolts to loosen. Motor oil may come out of the cylinder head cover bolt holes, come into contact with hot parts of the engine, and thereby generate smoke or cause a fire. 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