RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Audi SQ5 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,515 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,515 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 91% of Audi SQ5 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on lights & electrics and emissions & leaks.
91%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 92% of peers
+17.3 pts
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
1,515 tests · fleet 73%
91%
Where the SQ5 fails
Suspension98
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres99
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on lights & electrics, emissions & leaks, brakes.
Share of 8 to 12 years Audi SQ5 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Audi SQ5 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Audi SQ5 holds up well for its age: 91% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 92% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Audi SQ5?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Audi SQ5 in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 91%. 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 SQ5 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Audi SQ5 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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