Audi Q5 (2014)
2014 Audi Q5
CarHunch analysed 9,120 real MOT records for the 2014 Audi Q5. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Audi Q5 passes its MOT first time at 88.4%, well above the UK average of 80%, which suggests solid underlying reliability—though one in four of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, a concern that warrants a pre-purchase inspection. Diesel and petrol variants perform almost identically (88.5% vs 87.3%), so fuel choice won't materially affect your odds of trouble.
With a median mileage of 65,325 miles for a decade-old car, these Q5s are tracked fairly evenly and haven't been thrashed, yet they still rack up an average of 9.7 advisories per test, pointing to incremental wear on electrical and suspension components rather than catastrophic failures. Before you buy, get a full inspection focused on the electrical systems and suspension geometry—these are the niggles this age group consistently encounters.
What to check before buying a 2014 Audi Q5
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.
- ⚠️ 26% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (92%) | 8,415 | 88.5% | 1.27 |
| Petrol (8%) | 705 | 87.3% | 1.38 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Audi Q5 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 2014 Audi Q5 vehicles fall between 52,253 and 80,612 miles.
2014 Audi Q5 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 8,268 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Audi Q5
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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42.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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38.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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34.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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24.5%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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15.2%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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