Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa MOT Failures
An analysis of 1,385 real DVSA MOT tests on the Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa is coil springs broken — this model is 61 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a major concern for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 1,385 MOT tests, 4.17% of all Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
The failures span 2 categories: Suspension, Tyres. If you're inspecting a Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa:
Suspension — check for coil springs broken. Tyres — check for tyre seriously damaged.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa?
Based on 1,385 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is coil springs broken — at 61x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include tyre seriously damaged.
Is the Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa reliable based on MOT data?
The Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa has 2 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is coil springs broken. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include coil springs broken, tyre seriously damaged.
How do I check a Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.