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How reliable is the Audi Q5 S Ln Comp 55 Tfsi E Quat Sa?

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

The Audi Q5 S Ln Comp 55 Tfsi E Quat Sa consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the 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
94.1% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 1,887 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 94.1%.

First-time inspection pass rate94.1%
Dangerous defect rate
1.2%
Retest rate
7.1%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
50,684 km
Age 5
67,283 km
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 25 vehicles
Bottom 10%
5,496 km
Low 25%
9,275 km
Median
13,154 km
High 25%
16,700 km
Top 10%
20,023 km
Most common inspection failures
A tyre seriously damaged1.2%
A tyre cords visible or damaged0.8%
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements0.5%
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen0.5%
Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
Where failures most often occur
Rear Nearside(1%)
Front Nearside(0.8%)
Rear Offside(0.7%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Audi Q5 S Ln Comp 55 Tfsi E Quat Sa reliability by year

How the Audi Q5 S Ln Comp 55 Tfsi E Quat 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
093.2%33,661 km
201993.5%72,418 km
202094.1%67,283 km

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Audi Q5 S Ln Comp 55 Tfsi E Quat Sa as a model. The reliability of any individual Audi Q5 S Ln Comp 55 Tfsi E Quat 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 Q5 S Ln Comp 55 Tfsi E Quat Sa reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Audi Q5 S Ln Comp 55 Tfsi E Quat Sa consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 94%. 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 Q5 S Ln Comp 55 Tfsi E Quat Sa?

The most common owner-reported issues are: A tyre seriously damaged (1.2% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (0.8% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (0.5% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (0.5% of inspections); Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.5% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Audi Q5 S Ln Comp 55 Tfsi E Quat Sa?

For a typical Audi Q5 S Ln Comp 55 Tfsi E Quat Sa, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 50,684 km at 3 years, 67,283 km 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 Q5 S Ln Comp 55 Tfsi E Quat 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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