Audi Sq5 Vorsprung MOT pass rate & common failures
1,877 MOT tests on the Audi Sq5 Vorsprung (2019–2021) give it a 94.3% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 9.5% of the time, so this is 3.8pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 3.9% of all tests — 3.1 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and registration plates — tread depth alone was recorded 26 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Sq5 Vorsprung fails 4.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 6.9% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.4 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 14.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 0.9% of tests failed in 2022 against 6.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Sq5 Vorsprung model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 401 | 96.3% | 3.7% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 1,408 | 93.5% | 6.5% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 68 | 97.1% | 2.9% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.9% | 74 |
| 2 | Brakes | 0.9% | 16 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 13 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.5% | 9 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.3% | 6 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.1% | 2 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 2 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 1 |
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 | 26 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 15 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 9 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 5 | Washers | 5 |
| 6 | Windscreen | 3 |
| 7 | Service brake performance | 3 |
| 8 | Rear fog lamp | 3 |
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 | 14.2% | 267 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.0% | 206 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 110 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 47 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.7% | 32 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 10 |
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 | 756 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 910 | 6.2% |
| 60-90k | 173 | 6.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 114 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 570 | 5.6% |
| 2024 | 591 | 6.1% |
| 2025 | 602 | 6.5% |
What to check before buying a Audi Sq5 Vorsprung
- Tyres (3.9% 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.
- Brakes (0.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (0.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi Sq5 Vorsprung?
94.3% of the 1,877 Audi Sq5 Vorsprung MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 5.8% fail rate, across model years 2019–2021.
What does the Audi Sq5 Vorsprung most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 3.9% of tests, then brakes (0.9%).
How much does mileage affect Sq5 Vorsprung MOT results?
Fail rates run at 4.5% for cars in the 0-30k band and 6.9% for 60-90k, a 2.4-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,877 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.