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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Audi Q7. Check any Q7 by registration number below.

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82.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.7%

vs Audi Avg

19

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Audi Q7 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Audi Q7 has an average MOT pass rate of 82.0%, which is 7.7 percentage points below the Audi brand average of 89.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Q7 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Audi Q7 fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Q7 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Q7 is around 48,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Q7, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Audi Q7, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Audi Q7 performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 34 vehicles

94.1%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

5.9%

Mileage at 3yr

32k mi

2021

Based on 351 vehicles

91.7%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

12.5%

Mileage at 3yr

44k mi

2020

Based on 264 vehicles

90.5%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

7.6%

Mileage at 3yr

47k mi

Mileage at 5yr

72k mi

2019

Based on 11,691 vehicles

90.8%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

11.1%

Mileage at 3yr

52k mi

Mileage at 5yr

79k mi

2018

Based on 14,334 vehicles

87.7%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

13.8%

Mileage at 5yr

82k mi

2017

Based on 16,232 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

14.0%

Mileage at 5yr

88k mi

2016

Based on 14,438 vehicles

85.1%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

16.1%

2015

Based on 9,611 vehicles

87.3%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

13.4%

Mileage at 10yr

146k mi

2014

Based on 10,181 vehicles

88.6%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

11.8%

Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

2013

Based on 9,991 vehicles

87.9%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

13.0%

Mileage at 10yr

153k mi

2012

Based on 7,080 vehicles

86.1%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

15.8%

Mileage at 10yr

159k mi

2011

Based on 5,419 vehicles

86.0%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

14.7%

2010

Based on 4,766 vehicles

83.8%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

16.6%

2009

Based on 3,895 vehicles

82.0%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

19.0%

2008

Based on 6,611 vehicles

80.0%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

19.6%

2007

Based on 9,393 vehicles

80.5%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

20.2%

2006

Based on 3,932 vehicles

82.2%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

15.9%

2005

Based on 15,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

28k mi

Mileage at 5yr

48k mi

Mileage at 10yr

92k mi

0

Based on 49,653 vehicles

85.5%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

Top MOT Failures — Audi Q7

The most common reasons a Audi Q7 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.9%
2

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

1.9%
3

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.6%
4

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

1.4%
5

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.4%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

2.9%

Front Offside

2.9%

Typical Mileage — Audi Q7

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2005 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Q7.

At 3 Years

28,000

miles

At 5 Years

48,000

miles

At 10 Years

92,000

miles

Audi Q7 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Audi Q7 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi Q7?
The average MOT pass rate for the Audi Q7 is 82.0% compared to the Audi average of 89.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Audi Q7?
The most common MOT failures on the Audi Q7 are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.9%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (1.9%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Audi Q7 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 82.0%, the Audi Q7 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Audi Q7?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Audi Q7?
Typical mileage for the Audi Q7: 32,059 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Q7 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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