2022 Audi Q5 S Line 40 Mhev Quat S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 2,206 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Audi Q5 S Line 40 Mhev Quat S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and emissions & environmental. Its pass rate of 93.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).

Pass rate

2,206

MOT tests analysed

6.4%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Audi Q5 S Line 40 Mhev Quat S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.5%	76
2	Lighting & signalling	1.4%	31
3	Emissions & environmental	1.3%	28
4	Visibility	0.9%	20
5	Brakes	0.9%	20
6	Other defects	0.3%	6

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Audi Q5 S Line 40 Mhev Quat S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	48
2	Headlamp aim	26
3	Malfunction indicator lamp	24
4	Brake pads	23
5	Washers	14
6	Registration plates	12

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Audi Q5 S Line 40 Mhev Quat S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	16.1%	354
2	Brakes	9.0%	198
3	Other defects	7.3%	161
4	Visibility	2.1%	47
5	Lighting & signalling	0.5%	11
6	Suspension	0.4%	9

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 Q5 S Line 40 Mhev Quat S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,064	6.7%
30-60k	1,061	6.1%
60-90k	76	6.6%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 Q5 S Line 40 Mhev Quat S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	88	0.0%
2025	2,117	6.7%

What to check before buying a 2022 Q5 S Line 40 Mhev Quat S-A

Before buying a 2022 Audi Q5 S Line 40 Mhev Quat S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.5% of tests for this year.

Tyres (3.5% 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 (1.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Emissions & environmental (1.3% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.

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 Q5 S Line 40 Mhev Quat S-As pass their MOT?

93.6% of the 2,206 2022 Audi Q5 S Line 40 Mhev Quat S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.4% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi Q5 S Line 40 Mhev Quat S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.4%).

Does the 2022 Q5 S Line 40 Mhev Quat S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 6.6% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 2,206 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.