Audi A5: tyres MOT failures
Of the 713,270 Audi A5 MOT tests in this dataset, 7.3% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2015 and 2016 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 8,802 | 6.6% |
| 2008 | 26,496 | 7.3% |
| 2009 | 37,790 | 7.4% |
| 2010 | 63,701 | 7.6% |
| 2011 | 59,626 | 7.8% |
| 2012 | 56,560 | 7.8% |
| 2013 | 64,225 | 7.7% |
| 2014 | 63,243 | 7.8% |
| 2015 | 60,531 | 8.1% |
| 2016 | 48,456 | 7.9% |
| 2017 | 80,122 | 5.9% |
| 2018 | 65,290 | 6.3% |
| 2019 | 44,876 | 7.3% |
| 2020 | 16,426 | 7.0% |
| 2021 | 11,905 | 6.2% |
| 2022 | 4,976 | 6.0% |
Methodology & source. 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.