Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S A MOT Failures
An analysis of 2,252 real DVSA MOT tests on the Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S A — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S A fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S A is abs fault — this model is 19 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 2,252 MOT tests, 19.12% of all Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S A 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, Exhaust & Emissions. If you're inspecting a Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S A 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.
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What to check before buying a Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S A
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S A:
Suspension — check for abs fault. Exhaust & Emissions — check for emissions failure.
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Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S A MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S A?
Based on 2,252 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is abs fault — at 19x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include emissions failure.
Is the Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S A reliable based on MOT data?
The Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S A has 2 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is abs fault. 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 abs fault, emissions failure.
How do I check a Audi A5 Sport 35 Tdi Mhev S A'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.