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How reliable is the Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa?

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

The Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa 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, a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. 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
92% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 1,462 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 92%.

First-time inspection pass rate92%
Dangerous defect rate
3.5%
Retest rate
9.9%
Typical mileage by age2021 cohort
Age 3
38,850 km
Age 5
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 25 vehicles
Bottom 10%
4,115 km
Low 25%
7,876 km
Median
14,063 km
High 25%
21,682 km
Top 10%
24,425 km
Most common inspection failures
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.6%
A tyre seriously damaged1.5%
Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements1%
A tyre cords visible or damaged1%
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements0.8%
Where failures most often occur
Front Offside(3.3%)
Front Nearside(3.1%)
Rear Offside(1%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa reliability by year

How the Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa 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
087.3%24,362 km
202090.7%
202192%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa as a model. The reliability of any individual Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa 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 Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 92%. 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 Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (3.6% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (1.5% of inspections); Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements (1% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (1% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (0.8% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa?

For a typical Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 38,850 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 Ed 1 40 Tfsi Mhev Sa 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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