2022 Audi Q5 40 Mhev Quat S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 661 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Audi Q5 40 Mhev Quat S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, emissions & environmental and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).

Pass rate

661

MOT tests analysed

9.8%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Audi Q5 40 Mhev Quat S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	7.4%	49
2	Emissions & environmental	1.2%	8
3	Lighting & signalling	1.1%	7
4	Brakes	0.8%	5
5	Visibility	0.8%	5
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.6%	4

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Audi Q5 40 Mhev Quat S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	11
2	Malfunction indicator lamp	7
3	Headlamp aim	6
4	Brake pads	6
5	Washers	3
6	SRS malfunction indicator lamp	2

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Audi Q5 40 Mhev Quat S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	16.6%	110
2	Brakes	10.7%	71
3	Other defects	6.7%	44
4	Visibility	1.4%	9
5	Suspension	0.3%	2
6	Emissions & environmental	0.1%	1

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 Q5 40 Mhev Quat S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	279	6.8%
30-60k	357	11.5%

What to check before buying a 2022 Q5 40 Mhev Quat S-A

Before buying a 2022 Audi Q5 40 Mhev Quat S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.4% of tests for this year.

Tyres (7.4% 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.
Emissions & environmental (1.2% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Lighting & signalling (1.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2022 Audi Q5 40 Mhev Quat S-As pass their MOT?

90.2% of the 661 2022 Audi Q5 40 Mhev Quat S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.8% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi Q5 40 Mhev Quat S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 7.4% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (1.2%).

Does the 2022 Q5 40 Mhev Quat S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 11.5% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 661 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.