2022 Audi Q5 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Audi Q5 passed 94.3% of its 10,389 recorded MOT tests. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (7.7% fail rate), the 2022 Q5 comes out 1.9pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.5%) and lighting & signalling (1.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and malfunction indicator lamp — tread depth alone was recorded 187 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Q5 fails 4.8% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.3% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.5 points.
Fuel type barely separates them — hybrid fails 4.9% of the time against 6.2% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 16.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.5% | 359 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 123 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.9% | 97 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 79 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.7% | 68 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.4% | 36 |
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 | 187 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 99 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 71 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 67 |
| 5 | Washers | 59 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 58 |
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 | 16.3% | 1,692 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.3% | 762 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.2% | 749 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 252 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 50 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 49 |
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 | 6,055 | 4.8% |
| 30-60k | 4,013 | 6.9% |
| 60-90k | 301 | 8.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 4,734 | 5.5% |
| Diesel | 4,504 | 6.2% |
| Hybrid | 1,151 | 4.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 318 | 1.9% |
| 2025 | 10,060 | 5.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Q5
On a 2022 Q5, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 (1.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.9% 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 Q5s pass their MOT?
94.3% of the 10,389 2022 Audi Q5 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi Q5?
Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.2%).
Does the 2022 Q5 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.8% in the 0-30k band to 8.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,389 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.