Audi A7 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
81.9% pass rate
from 1,450 tests in 2021
(40% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A7 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
  • 4.0% fail on Suspension (57% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.6% fail on Springs (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Coil springs (63% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Coil spring (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.069% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.069% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.069% fail on Operation
      • 0.069% fail on Bellows
  • 3.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.97% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Direction indicators (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Flashing type (55% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.28% fail on Individual direction indicators (71% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Stop lamp (93% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.069% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.069% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.069% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.34% fail on Transmission (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Drive shafts (67% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.069% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.069% fail on Door condition
    • 0.069% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.069% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.069% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.069% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (71% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Mechanical brake components (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Brake linings and pads (70% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Brake pads (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake discs and drums (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Brake discs (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Brake performance (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.069% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.069% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.069% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.28% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.069% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.069% fail on Pedal
    • 0.069% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.069% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.069% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.7% fail on Visibility (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Wipers (64% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Washers (71% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.069% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.90% fail on Identification of the vehicle (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plates (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.55% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.55% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
    • 0.21% fail on Condition
  • 0.14% fail on Steering (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.069% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.14% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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