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Infiniti Q50 reliability by build year

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We've only got 352 MOT tests for Infiniti Q50 models built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

Not enough data

Infiniti Q50 built around 2018: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Infiniti Q50 models built around 2018 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

Check an Infiniti Q50 by number plate

Key figure

Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Infiniti Q50's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Q50's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Q50 V37

V37 (2013-2020)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROLDIESEL

18.2% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Likely between 14.5% and 22.5%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 352 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Infiniti Q50.

See every build year for the Infiniti Q50

By age

Infiniti Q50 fail rate by age

This chart combines every Infiniti Q50 ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
9312.9%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
35218.2%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
50919.4%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
80819.1%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
71122.6%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
19425.3%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 11 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Infiniti Q50 models

These issues come from 7-year-old Infiniti Q50 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    26.1%
    Advisory: 125Fail: 25 (17% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    19.9%
    Advisory: 127Fail: 6 (5% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    17.6%
    Advisory: 70Fail: 15 (18% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    8.8%
    Advisory: 42Fail: 1 (2% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    6.3%
    Advisory: 25Fail: 10 (29% of the times it was found)

Based on 352 MOT tests on 7-year-old Infiniti Q50 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Infiniti Q50 models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelNot much data
  1. Brakes + Suspension36%
  2. Brakes + Tyres34%
  3. Suspension + Tyres28%
  4. Brakes + Other19%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 120 MOT tests on Infiniti Q50 cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Infiniti Q50.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Infiniti Q50 name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other saloons to compare

Other saloons to compare

  1. 1

    Audi A6

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.2%
    Dangerous
    4.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    79.1%

    Lower fail rate: 12.7%, against 18.2% for the Infiniti Q50, both built around 2018.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    10,105 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Volvo S90

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.8%
    Dangerous
    5.9%

    Lower fail rate: 12.3%, against 18.2% for the Infiniti Q50, both built around 2018.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,355 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Jaguar XF

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.6%
    Dangerous
    5.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    91.1%

    Lower fail rate: 13.3%, against 18.2% for the Infiniti Q50, both built around 2018.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    6,761 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    BMW 3 Series

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.6%
    Dangerous
    5.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.8%

    Lower fail rate: 13.1%, against 18.2% for the Infiniti Q50, both built around 2018.

    15 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    31,268 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Infiniti Q50 across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 352 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Infiniti Q50 ever sold: 2,667 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 352 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.