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2020 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi Mhev Quat Sa MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi Mhev Quat Sa models manufactured in 2020, based on 72 real MOT test results.

98.6%
Pass Rate
1.4%
Fail Rate
72
Total Tests
29,966
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2020 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi Mhev Quat Sa MOT Analysis

The 2020 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi Mhev Quat Sa has an MOT pass rate of 98.6% based on 72 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 29,966 miles on the odometer. With a 1.4% failure rate, the 2020 Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi Mhev Quat Sa is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2020 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi Mhev Quat Sa is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 1.4% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Tyres is the second most common issue at 1.4%.

⚠ Based on limited data (72 tests)

Top failures specific to 2020 models only. The overall Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi Mhev Quat Sa page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment1.4%1
2Tyres1.4%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 29,966 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical0.46% per 10K miTyres0.46% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical0.461.4%1
Tyres0.461.4%1

Mileage Statistics

29,966
Mean
29,002
Median
22,047
25th Percentile
36,513
75th Percentile
0.47% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2020 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi Mhev Quat Sa has an MOT pass rate of 98.6% based on 72 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 29,966 miles on the odometer. With a 1.4% failure rate, the 2020 Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi Mhev Quat Sa is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2020 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi Mhev Quat Sa, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 29,966 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 1.4% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 1.4% of MOT failures on 2020 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi Mhev Quat Sa models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Tyres — 1.4% of failures

Tyres issues account for 1.4% of MOT failures on 2020 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi Mhev Quat Sa models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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