Audi A5 vs BMW X5
Figures per shared age band: numerator, denominator and country index for both models, from the same source.
| Age | Audi A5 | BMW X5 | Difference (percentage points) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections with a defect | Country index | Inspections with a defect | Country index | ||
| 3-5 years | 276 of 2209 (12.5%) | 98 | 294 of 2657 (11.1%) | 87 | +1.42 |
| 6-8 years | 6459 of 35004 (18.5%) | 96 | 2830 of 20918 (13.5%) | 71 | +4.92 |
| 9-11 years | 6496 of 28893 (22.5%) | 80 | 2649 of 18112 (14.6%) | 52 | +7.85 |
| 12-14 years | 7830 of 28418 (27.6%) | 76 | 2407 of 10485 (23%) | 63 | +4.59 |
| 15-19 years | 5911 of 19278 (30.7%) | 73 | 4365 of 14813 (29.5%) | 70 | +1.19 |
100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Recalls and complaints
Audi A5
No recalls or complaints reported for this model.
BMW X5
Official item from EU Safety Gate
What this does not show
- The country index is the average of all cars of this model in this country. It is not a chance of defects for one car.
- A complaint share is a share of the reported complaints. It is not a chance of defects for this model.
- Each band already takes age into account. Differences between generations or trims are not included.
- These figures apply to United Kingdom. You cannot simply compare them with figures from another country.
Frequently asked questions
What are the inspection figures for Audi A5 and BMW X5, per age band?
Audi A5 vs BMW X5: 3-5 years: 98 versus 87. 6-8 years: 96 versus 71. 9-11 years: 80 versus 52. 12-14 years: 76 versus 63. 15-19 years: 73 versus 70. 100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Are any recalls known for Audi A5 or BMW X5?
Audi A5: 0. BMW X5: 1.
Where do these figures come from?
DVSA MOT statistics (data through 08/09/2026) Both models use the same source and the same reference date.
Methodology
Each row compares inspections from the same age band, in the same country.
The country index puts the model's defect rate on a scale. On that scale, 100 is the country average for that band.
We only compare two models if they share at least two age bands.
What counts as a failed inspection differs per country. So never compare these figures with figures from another country.