2020 Audi Sq5 Vorsprung — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,408 MOT tests, the 2020 Audi Sq5 Vorsprung recorded a 93.5% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 9.3% of the time, so this is 2.9pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 4.5% of all tests — 3.7 points clear of lighting & signalling, 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 21 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2020 Sq5 Vorsprung fails 5.2% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.9% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.7 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 15.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.5% | 64 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 12 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.9% | 12 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.5% | 7 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 2 |
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 | 21 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 12 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 7 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 5 | Washers | 5 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 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 | 15.1% | 212 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.0% | 155 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 89 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.2% | 31 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 28 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 6 |
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 | 573 | 5.2% |
| 30-60k | 688 | 6.5% |
| 60-90k | 123 | 8.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 466 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | 452 | 6.2% |
| 2025 | 468 | 7.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Sq5 Vorsprung
On a 2020 Sq5 Vorsprung, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.5% 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 (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- 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.
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 2020 Audi Sq5 Vorsprungs pass their MOT?
93.5% of the 1,408 2020 Audi Sq5 Vorsprung MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Audi Sq5 Vorsprung?
Tyres, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.9%).
Does the 2020 Sq5 Vorsprung get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 0-30k band to 8.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,408 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.