Audi A7 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
81.0% pass rate
from 1,845 tests in 2021
(43% better than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A7 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.054% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Suspension (47% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Springs (32% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Coil springs (32% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Coil spring (32% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bars (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.054% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.054% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.054% fail on Other suspension component
  • 3.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (70% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (53% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.27% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.054% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.054% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.054% fail on All position lamps
  • 2.3% fail on Visibility (52% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (47% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (56% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.054% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.054% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (75% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (48% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (47% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake discs and drums (79% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Brake discs (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Brake performance (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.054% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.054% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.054% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.22% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.054% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (49% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.11% fail on Transmission (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drive shafts (91% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints (91% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Doors
      • 0.054% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.054% fail on Door condition
  • 0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.65% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment
    • 0.16% fail on Condition
  • 0.43% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.27% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
    • 0.054% fail on Airbags
      • 0.054% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.43% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (83% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Exhaust emissions (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Compression ignition (68% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.054% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.054% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.11% fail on Spark ignition (93% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.054% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.33% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.16% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Drag link end
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