2022 Audi Q5 S Line 45 Mhev Quat Sa — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 2,224 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Audi Q5 S Line 45 Mhev Quat Sa, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 94.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).

Pass rate

2,224

MOT tests analysed

5.4%

Fail rate

better 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 S Line 45 Mhev Quat Sa
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.1%	69
2	Lighting & signalling	1.6%	35
3	Visibility	1.2%	27
4	Brakes	0.6%	14
5	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	10
6	Other defects	0.4%	9

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 S Line 45 Mhev Quat Sa
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	43
2	Headlamp aim	31
3	Washers	17
4	Registration plates	14
5	Wipers	11
6	Brake pads	9

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Audi Q5 S Line 45 Mhev Quat Sa
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	17.0%	379
2	Other defects	7.7%	172
3	Brakes	6.9%	153
4	Visibility	2.6%	59
5	Lighting & signalling	0.5%	11
6	Suspension	0.3%	7

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 S Line 45 Mhev Quat Sa
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,568	4.5%
30-60k	638	7.5%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 Q5 S Line 45 Mhev Quat Sa
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	52	1.9%
2025	2,172	5.5%

What to check before buying a 2022 Q5 S Line 45 Mhev Quat Sa

Before buying a 2022 Audi Q5 S Line 45 Mhev Quat Sa, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.1% of tests for this year.

Tyres (3.1% 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 (1.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Visibility (1.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£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 S Line 45 Mhev Quat Sas pass their MOT?

94.6% of the 2,224 2022 Audi Q5 S Line 45 Mhev Quat Sa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.4% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi Q5 S Line 45 Mhev Quat Sa?

Tyres, recorded in 3.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.6%).

Does the 2022 Q5 S Line 45 Mhev Quat Sa get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 0-30k band to 7.5% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 2,224 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.