Audi Q5 Sport TDI Quattro S A (2017)
2017 Audi Q5 Sport TDI Quattro S A
CarHunch analysed 239 real MOT records for the 2017 Audi Q5 Sport TDI Quattro S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2017 Audi Q5 TDI passes its MOT first time 78.1% of the time, just slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting broadly reliable performance but with a marginally higher failure rate than typical. The good news is that zero vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, and advisories are virtually non-existent at 0.0 per vehicle, so safety concerns are minimal.
At a median mileage of 73,000 miles for a seven-year-old diesel SUV, these cars are running about average for age, and the low failure count of just 0.26 per vehicle means most issues caught are minor. When buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the diesel engine and transmission health, since the slight MOT weakness likely stems from specific mechanical wear rather than widespread defects across the model.
What to check before buying a 2017 Audi Q5 Sport TDI Quattro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 236 | 77.9% | 0.26 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Audi Q5 Sport TDI Quattro 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 2017 Audi Q5 Sport TDI Quattro S A vehicles fall between 60,531 and 86,632 miles.
2017 Audi Q5 Sport TDI Quattro S A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 129 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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