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Audi S5 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·2,274 DVSA tests·2024
Across 2,274 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 81% of Audi S5 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and steering.
81%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 88% of peers
+20.7 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
2,274 tests · fleet 61%
81%
Where the S5 fails
Suspension97
Brakes99
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres96
Lights & electrics98
Holds up better on body & structure, steering, seat belts.
Share of 13 years and older Audi S5 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Audi S5 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Audi S5 holds up well for its age: 81% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 88% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Audi S5?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Audi S5 in 2024: 13 years and older, 81%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Audi S5 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Audi S5 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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