2022 Audi A5 — MOT failures & pass rate
4,976 MOT tests on the 2022 Audi A5 are in this dataset, and 91.6% of them passed. Against executive cars of a similar age (9.9% fail rate), the 2022 A5 comes out 1.5pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 6.0% of all tests — 4.1 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and shock absorbers — tread depth alone was recorded 174 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.1% in the 0-30k band and 12.1% in the 60-90k band, a 5.0-point spread.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 8.3% of the time against 8.6% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.0% | 297 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 95 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.1% | 52 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.9% | 47 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 41 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.6% | 29 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 174 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 109 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 56 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 40 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 37 |
| 6 | Washers | 31 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.1% | 1,048 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.2% | 308 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.0% | 298 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 149 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 106 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.6% | 29 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,858 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,916 | 10.0% |
| 60-90k | 190 | 12.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 3,258 | 8.3% |
| Diesel | 1,700 | 8.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 190 | 5.3% |
| 2025 | 4,779 | 8.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 A5
On a 2022 A5, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Audi A5s pass their MOT?
91.6% of the 4,976 2022 Audi A5 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi A5?
Tyres, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.9%).
Does the 2022 A5 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 12.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,976 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.