Audi A5 Sport 35 TFSI MHEV S A (2021)
2021 Audi A5 Sport 35 TFSI MHEV S A
CarHunch analysed 232 real MOT records for the 2021 Audi A5 Sport 35 TFSI MHEV S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2021 A5 SPORT is a reliably performer on first MOT, passing at 88.3% versus the UK average of 80%, with only 8.6% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects—well below the concern threshold. The petrol engine variant achieves an 87.8% pass rate, suggesting consistent build quality across the sample.
At nearly 28,000 miles median mileage for a three-year-old car, these are normally driven vehicles showing minimal failure issues (0.34 per car) but a moderate advisory rate of 1.6 per vehicle, typically pointing to wear items rather than structural problems. If you're considering one, expect minor maintenance items rather than major repairs, but budget for the typical German servicing costs and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension and brake components, which commonly show up in advisories on this model.
What to check before buying a 2021 Audi A5 Sport 35 TFSI MHEV S A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 224 | 87.9% | 0.35 |
| Other (3%) | 7 | 100% | 0 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Audi A5 Sport 35 TFSI MHEV S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Audi A5 Sport 35 TFSI MHEV S A vehicles fall between 20,323 and 37,054 miles.
MOT History Averages
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