Audi Q7: what fails at MOT
97,000 MOT tests on the Audi Q7 in 2024, counted. 15.2% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
15.2% of Audi Q7 tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 24.6%, so the Q7 does better than most cars its age.
It fails most often on tyres (3.3% of tests), lights and electrics (2% of tests) and suspension (2% of tests).
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,278 | 9.4% | 10.9% | 31,100 23,500 to 39,300 |
| 2020 | 6,761 | 8.4% | 11.5% | 38,200 29,700 to 48,600 |
| 2019 | 8,465 | 10.5% | 13.4% | 47,000 36,900 to 59,100 |
| 2018 | 9,520 | 13.0% | 15.6% | 58,200 46,900 to 72,600 |
| 2017 | 10,849 | 14.4% | 18.2% | 68,000 55,400 to 83,800 |
| 2016 | 9,533 | 15.7% | 21.3% | 76,500 62,300 to 93,800 |
| 2015 | 6,373 | 14.1% | 24.4% | 84,600 68,400 to 101,900 |
| 2014 | 6,904 | 12.7% | 27.7% | 92,600 76,100 to 107,400 |
| 2013 | 6,742 | 14.9% | 30.6% | 100,000 83,700 to 118,400 |
| 2012 | 4,641 | 17.0% | 33.4% | 107,700 89,000 to 125,100 |
| 2011 | 3,537 | 17.4% | 36.1% | 113,000 94,200 to 133,000 |
| 2010 | 3,148 | 20.6% | 38.6% | 119,600 99,200 to 142,000 |
| 2009 | 2,534 | 21.0% | 39.8% | 131,900 111,600 to 152,700 |
| 2008 | 4,173 | 25.5% | 41.5% | 136,100 113,600 to 154,000 |
| 2007 | 5,913 | 25.6% | 41.5% | 142,400 121,100 to 162,100 |
| 2006 | 2,512 | 23.1% | 42.4% | 142,800 124,500 to 164,900 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Audi Q7 tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Q7 | Cars its age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 3.3% | 4.1% | |
| Lights and electrics | 2.0% | 6.4% | Less than most |
| Suspension | 2.0% | 5.1% | Less than most |
| Brakes | 1.8% | 3.9% | Less than most |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 1.2% | 2.8% | Less than most |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.9% | 1.8% | Less than most |
| Body and structure | 0.4% | 1.9% | Less than most |
| Steering | 0.3% | 1.1% | Less than most |
The parts that fail most
- Tyre2.2%
- Tyre tread1.3%
- Coil spring0.9%
- Engine warning light0.8%
- Wipers0.7%
- Brake pads0.6%
- Suspension pins and bushes0.6%
- Headlamp aim0.6%
- Washers0.5%
- Side light0.4%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
- Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%
- Tyre: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
- Tyre: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
- Engine warning light: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
- Side light: not working0.4%
- Rear fog light: not working0.3%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge9.5%
- Brake pads: wearing thin4.1%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened3.5%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement3.4%
- Engine oil: leak, but not excessive3.1%
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.3%
- Brake discs: worn, but not excessively1.5%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing1.3%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “How much tread is left on each tyre, and how old are they?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “Have any suspension parts been replaced, such as springs, ball joints or bushes, and can I see the invoice?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
Check a Audi Q7's own MOT record
Type the registration from the advert. You'll see every test that car has had, what it failed on and what it was warned about, free.
Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.