AUDI Q7 MOT pass rate
87.9% of 99,732 AUDI Q7 MOT tests pass.
The Q7 has a pass rate of 87.9%, a little higher than the average across all AUDI models (84.5%).
The AUDI Q7 passes its MOT 87.9% 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 declines noticeably with age, from 92.5% at 0–3 years to 81.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.5% | 4,346 | 31,027 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.4% | 23,936 | 47,258 miles |
| 6–10 years | 87.7% | 34,604 | 77,765 miles |
| 10–15 years | 87.2% | 22,937 | 108,739 miles |
| 15+ years | 81.9% | 13,909 | 141,017 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI Q7
The most common reason the AUDI Q7 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 40.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 40.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 27.9% | Not working |
| Brakes | 23.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 23.0% | Fractured or broken |
| Visibility | 13.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 3.6% | Fixing missing |
| Steering | 3.2% | Insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings |
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 Q7?
- 87.9% of AUDI Q7 MOT tests pass, based on 99,732 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the AUDI Q7?
- The most common reason the AUDI Q7 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 40.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the AUDI Q7'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.