Is the Audi Q5 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 100,754 MOT tests, around 60% of Audi Q5s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 22% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 18%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 79% diesel, 19% petrol. Diesel Q5s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol Q5 in the data (2008 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 60%
- Likely charged
- 22%
- Depends on the car
- 18%
- MOT tests analysed
- 100,754
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Q5 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Q5s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol | Hybrid (petrol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant184 tested | Likely compliant130 tested | Likely compliant30 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant4,799 tested | Likely compliant2,881 tested | Likely compliant1,643 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant9,448 tested | Likely compliant2,622 tested | Likely compliant376 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant7,125 tested | Likely compliant6,240 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant7,221 tested | Likely compliant2,989 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant10,672 tested | Likely compliant705 tested | – |
| 2015 | Check exact car9,953 tested | Likely compliant708 tested | – |
| 2014 | Check exact car8,142 tested | Likely compliant587 tested | – |
| 2013 | Likely charged5,735 tested | Likely compliant477 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged4,181 tested | Likely compliant444 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged4,996 tested | Likely compliant572 tested | – |
| 2010 | Likely charged3,372 tested | Likely compliant405 tested | – |
| 2009 | Likely charged3,457 tested | Likely compliant458 tested | – |
| 2008 | Likely charged176 tested | Likely compliant12 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Q5
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (79% of Q5s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (19% of Q5s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Hybrid (petrol) (2% of Q5s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Q5s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (18% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Audi can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Q5s fare at the MOT too: see the Audi Q5 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Audi Q5 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Audi Q5s in this data were first registered between 2008 and 2021. 2018 was the most common year, with 13,365 tests (13% of the total), and half were registered in 2016 or later.
Q5s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 88% of the time, at an average of 48,782 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 75% of the time with 106,551 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Q5s likely to comply are from 2016. 10,672 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 86% of the time and averaged 64,668 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Q5's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (2.6% of tests); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (1.7%); suspension: "fractured or broken" (1.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 14.9% of tests.
Overall, 84% of Q5s passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 66,526 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 100,754 first MOT tests of the Audi Q5 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 100,754 MOT tests say about the Audi Q5 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Audi Q5 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 60% of Q5s on the road are likely compliant and 22% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Q5 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Q5s first registered from 2008 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Q5 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Q5s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Q5 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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