2013 Audi Sq5 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 552 MOT tests, the 2013 Audi Sq5 recorded an 87.9% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (20.2% fail rate), the 2013 Sq5 comes out 8.0pp better. Failures cluster in suspension, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 6.5% of tests against 3.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, pins and bushes and brake pads — coil spring alone was recorded 23 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 11.4% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 15.9% once past 120-150k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 16.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 11.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 6.5% | 36 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.4% | 19 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.7% | 15 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 14 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.2% | 12 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 23 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 21 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 14 |
| 4 | Wipers | 11 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 16.9% | 93 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.5% | 91 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.4% | 85 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.1% | 39 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.8% | 32 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.0% | 22 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 70 | 11.4% |
| 60-90k | 217 | 9.7% |
| 90-120k | 185 | 13.5% |
| 120-150k | 63 | 15.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 113 | 11.5% |
| 2022 | 101 | 6.9% |
| 2023 | 105 | 9.5% |
| 2024 | 112 | 13.4% |
| 2025 | 121 | 18.2% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Sq5
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 6.5% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (6.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (3.4% 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.
- Tyres (2.7% 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.
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 2013 Audi Sq5s pass their MOT?
87.9% of the 552 2013 Audi Sq5 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Audi Sq5?
Suspension, recorded in 6.5% of tests, followed by brakes (3.4%).
Does the 2013 Sq5 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.4% in the 30-60k band to 15.9% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 552 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.