2022 Audi S5 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Audi S5 passed 92.6% of its 297 recorded MOT tests. Against executive cars of a similar age (9.8% fail rate), the 2022 S5 comes out 2.4pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and other defects.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 5.7% of all tests — 3.4 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and registration plates — headlamp aim alone was recorded 9 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 17.2% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 17 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 7 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.0% | 3 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.0% | 3 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 1 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 6 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 6 |
| 4 | Shock absorbers | 4 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 2 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 1 |
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 | 17.2% | 51 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.4% | 16 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.4% | 13 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.0% | 12 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.0% | 12 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 4 |
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 | 168 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 117 | 8.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 S5
On a 2022 S5, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.7% 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 (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Other defects (1.0% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
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 S5s pass their MOT?
92.6% of the 297 2022 Audi S5 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi S5?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.4%).
Does the 2022 S5 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 8.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 297 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.