2023 Audi Q5 diesel: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the diesel Audi Q5 first registered in 2023 (diesel cars only): we looked at the 238 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 238 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2023 Audi Q5 diesel MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2023 Audi Q5 diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres10% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes4% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors2% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Seats and seatbelts1% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
- Lights and electrics1% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
Known faults on the 2023 Audi Q5 diesel
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Diesel
Faults on diesels
In What Car?'s survey 35% of diesels had a fault, mostly brakes, electrics and trim, and some repairs cost over £1,500.
At the viewing: Test the electrics and look for warning lights.
- All engines
Infotainment freezing and electrical glitches
Owners report infotainment freezes and connection problems, faulty lights and sensors, and a few turbo and gearbox repairs.
At the viewing: Use the screen, connect your phone, and check every light.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2023 Audi Q5 diesel
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Audi Q5 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 9,888 | Tyres 20% |
| 2021 | 23,046 | Tyres 22% |
| 2020 | 26,847 | Tyres 22% |
| 2019 | 36,177 | Tyres 24% |
| 2018 | 39,120 | Tyres 23% |
| 2017 | 29,990 | Tyres 24% |
| 2016 | 33,523 | Tyres 27% |
| 2015 | 31,312 | Tyres 27% |
| 2014 | 25,728 | Tyres 27% |
| 2013 | 18,269 | Tyres 28% |
| 2012 | 13,597 | Tyres 28% |
| 2011 | 16,174 | Suspension 33% |
| 2010 | 10,816 | Suspension 38% |
| 2009 | 11,199 | Suspension 39% |
| 2008 | 497 | Suspension 41% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Audi Q5 cars first registered in 2023. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score