2019 Audi Sq5 Vorsprung — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 401 MOT tests, the 2019 Audi Sq5 Vorsprung recorded a 96.3% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 10.2% of the time, so this is 6.5pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.2%) and brakes (0.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, registration plates and windscreen — brake pads alone was recorded 2 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 Sq5 Vorsprung fails 1.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 2.1% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.2 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 12.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 1.1% of tests failed in 2022 against 2.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.2% | 9 |
| 2 | Brakes | 0.8% | 3 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.5% | 2 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 1 |
| 5 | Other defects | 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 | Brake pads | 2 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 2 |
| 3 | Windscreen | 2 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 2 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 1 |
| 6 | Wipers | 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 | 12.0% | 48 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.2% | 45 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.7% | 19 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 16 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 4 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.0% | 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 | 155 | 1.9% |
| 30-60k | 186 | 5.4% |
| 60-90k | 47 | 2.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 92 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 100 | 4.0% |
| 2024 | 105 | 6.7% |
| 2025 | 104 | 2.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Sq5 Vorsprung
On a 2019 Sq5 Vorsprung, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (2.2% 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 (0.8% 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.
- Visibility (0.5% 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 2019 Audi Sq5 Vorsprungs pass their MOT?
96.3% of the 401 2019 Audi Sq5 Vorsprung MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Audi Sq5 Vorsprung?
Tyres, recorded in 2.2% of tests, followed by brakes (0.8%).
Does the 2019 Sq5 Vorsprung get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 1.9% in the 0-30k band to 2.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 401 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.