Audi Q7 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
72.4% pass rate
from 2,790 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi Q7 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.75% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.75% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.75% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.68% fail on Direction indicators (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Flashing type (68% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Individual direction indicators (53% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.32% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.036% fail on Horn
    • 0.036% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.036% fail on Switch
    • 0.036% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.036% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 6.5% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance (23% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (25 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (77% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (92% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (91% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Rbt (sp) (89% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.072% fail on Service brake imbalance (86% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Brake linings and pads (57% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Brake pads (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Brake discs and drums (44% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Brake discs (44% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.036% fail on Cable
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Lever (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.54% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.39% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.29% fail on Anti-lock braking system (62% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Rigid brake pipes (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.036% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.072% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.072% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.036% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.036% fail on Servos
    • 0.036% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.036% fail on Other components
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Suspension (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.5% fail on Ball joint (73% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.29% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Operation (27 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Levelling valve
    • 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings (80% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bars (97% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage ball joints (95% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.11% fail on Sub-frames (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.036% fail on Springs
      • 0.036% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.036% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.036% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.036% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.036% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.072% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.072% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.072% fail on View to rear
      • 0.072% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (21% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.0% fail on Compression ignition (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.072% fail on Catalytic converter (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.072% fail on Particulate filter (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.036% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.036% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.036% fail on Undertray
  • 2.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (64% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (52% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (53% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Prop shaft (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Joints
    • 0.39% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
        • 0.036% fail on Catch
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.25% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.072% fail on Other body component
      • 0.036% fail on Body condition
    • 0.072% fail on Undertray
    • 0.036% fail on Bumpers
  • 1.1% fail on Road Wheels (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Attachment (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (60% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Steering linkage components (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.036% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.39% fail on Power steering
      • 0.22% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.036% fail on Operation
      • 0.036% fail on Pump
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.072% fail on Steering play
      • 0.072% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.79% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.79% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.75% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.47% fail on Condition
    • 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2008 cars)
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