Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat SA (2023)
2023 Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat SA
CarHunch is tracking 1,986 2023 Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat SA vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
# 2023 Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat SA — MOT Analysis
This Q5 is failing its first MOT at an alarming rate: just 5.6% pass on the first attempt, compared to the UK average of 80%. With a median CarHunch score of 45 out of 100 and dangerous defects recorded in 0.2% of the 1,986 vehicles tested, this model has serious reliability issues right from its initial inspection.
The median mileage of 25,593 miles is typical for a 2023 car at MOT age, so low mileage isn't masking the problem—these are relatively new vehicles already struggling with defects. Since nearly every car in this cohort is petrol (1,984 of 1,986), the 5.6% pass rate reflects the actual real-world performance of this engine and specification, not a fuel-type anomaly. Before buying this model, request the MOT history from any prospective purchase and have a pre-purchase inspection by an independent Audi specialist to identify what's going wrong at first test.
We have 1,986 2023 Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat SA vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2023 Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat SA
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 (100%) | 1,984 | 5.6% | 0 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 2 | 75% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2023 Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat SA 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 2023 Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat SA vehicles fall between 18,145 and 34,484 miles.
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