AUDI A7 MOT pass rate
89.7% of 36,717 AUDI A7 MOT tests pass.
The A7 passes its MOT 89.7% of the time — well above the average across all AUDI models, which sits at 84.5%.
The AUDI A7 passes its MOT 89.7% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 92.2% at 0–3 years to 87.8% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.2% | 781 | 30,267 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.9% | 7,313 | 47,808 miles |
| 6–10 years | 89.7% | 16,351 | 75,971 miles |
| 10–15 years | 87.8% | 12,272 | 108,746 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI A7
The most common reason the AUDI A7 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 52.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 52.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 21.6% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 20.4% | Too low |
| Brakes | 11.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 10.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.5% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 2.9% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related AUDI models
- AUDI A3 — 82.2% pass rate
- AUDI A4 — 80.0% pass rate
- AUDI A1 — 82.9% pass rate
- AUDI A5 — 85.0% pass rate
- AUDI Q3 — 87.6% pass rate
- AUDI A6 — 85.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the AUDI A7?
- 89.7% of AUDI A7 MOT tests pass, based on 36,717 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the AUDI A7?
- The most common reason the AUDI A7 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 52.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the AUDI A7's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the AUDI service history guide for how to check and keep one.