Audi Q5 vs BMW X3

Both are large SUVs. First-time MOT failure at age 7, and what each one is known to fail on.

There is little between them on reliability: 16.1% of Audi Q5 first MOTs and 15.2% of BMW X3 first MOTs are failed at age 7.

Audi Q5

16.1%

fail at age 7

Rank 74 of 239 · 67k miles at 7 · 108,732 tests

BMW X3

15.2%

fail at age 7

Rank 60 of 239 · 65k miles at 7 · 93,089 tests

What each one fails on

Measured

The faults each records most at ages 6 to 9. Same figures as each full report.

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively wornAdvisory15.8%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakenedFail2.3%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively wornFail2.2%

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunctionFail1.9%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etcFail1.7%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deterioratedMinor1.0%

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Advisory4.7%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively wornAdvisory3.8%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakenedAdvisory2.7%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakenedFail2.6%

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakageAdvisory2.5%

Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road usersAdvisory1.7%