Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed 1 50 TFSI E Quat SA?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed 1 50 TFSI E Quat SA?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed 1 50 TFSI E Quat SA?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed 1 50 TFSI E Quat SA reliable?

Based on MOT data from 559 vehicles, the 2021 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed 1 50 TFSI E Quat SA has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed 1 50 TFSI E Quat SA?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Audi Q5 S Ln Ed 1 50 TFSI E Quat SA (2021)

559 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed 1 50 TFSI E Quat SA

CarHunch analysed 559 real MOT records for the 2021 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed 1 50 TFSI E Quat SA. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Audi Q5 50 TFSI E is a strong performer, with a first-time pass rate of 92.8% well above the UK average of 80%, and only 3.4% of vehicles ever showing a dangerous defect—reassuringly low for a buyer. This plug-in hybrid demonstrates impressive reliability credentials across the board.

At nearly 38,000 miles on average, these cars are showing typical wear for their age, yet they're averaging just 0.14 failures per vehicle and 0.9 advisories each, suggesting the hybrid powertrain is holding up well. When you're evaluating one, focus on its service history and battery health, since that's where the real ongoing costs live with this model.

The 2021 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed 1 50 TFSI E Quat SA passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.14

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

34k

Middle half: 25k–47k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 559 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 559 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%)	558	95.3%	0.14

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,459 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed 1 50 TFSI E Quat SA vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 37.4%

546

Blue 26.8%

391

Grey 20.8%

304

White 9.1%

133

Silver 3.4%

Green 2.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed 1 50 TFSI E Quat SA vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

33,651

typical

25,110

low mileage

47,162

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed 1 50 TFSI E Quat SA vehicles fall between 25,110 and 47,162 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 25,110 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 25,110–47,162 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed 1 50 TFSI E Quat SAs sit.

⚠ Over 63,668 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.14

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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