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How reliable is the Audi A5 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A?

Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Audi A5 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a tyre seriously damaged. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
91.3% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 2,950 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 91.3%.

First-time inspection pass rate91.3%
Dangerous defect rate
3%
Retest rate
11.2%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
47,755 km
Age 5
-
Age 10
-
Annual mileage distributionfrom 26 vehicles
Bottom 10%
5,183 km
Low 25%
10,546 km
Median
15,213 km
High 25%
17,778 km
Top 10%
22,240 km
Most common inspection failures
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.9%
Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements0.8%
A tyre seriously damaged0.7%
A tyre cords visible or damaged0.7%
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen0.7%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(2.4%)
Front Offside(1.7%)
Front(1.2%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Audi A5 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A reliability by year

How the Audi A5 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
202091.3%–
202192.3%–

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Audi A5 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A as a model. The reliability of any individual Audi A5 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Audi A5 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Audi A5 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 91%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Audi A5 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.9% of inspections); Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.8% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.7% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (0.7% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (0.7% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Audi A5 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A?

For a typical Audi A5 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 47,755 km at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Audi A5 S Line 35 Tdi Mhev S-A before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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