Audi Q7 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
84.5% pass rate
from 3,363 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi Q7 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.8% fail on Suspension (47% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Springs (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Mounting (31 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.86% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.059% fail on Suspension rods (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Pins and bushes (31 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Suspension unit (38 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.7% fail on Visibility (56% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Wipers (66% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Washers (44% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.089% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.030% fail on View to rear
      • 0.030% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (64% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Headlamp aim (51% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Headlamp aim (50% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.30% fail on Headlamps (72% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp (78% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.30% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.12% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Direction indicators (78% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Flashing type (78% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.030% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.030% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.030% fail on Position lamp
  • 1.4% fail on Brakes (61% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Mechanical brake components (68% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Brake linings and pads (64% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Brake pads (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Brake discs and drums (90% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Brake discs (90% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Brake performance (64% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.059% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.089% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake performance (88% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.030% fail on Rbt
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.059% fail on Electronic braking system (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.089% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.059% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.059% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.030% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.030% fail on Pedal
    • 0.030% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 0.98% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.95% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.68% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.27% fail on Spark ignition (59% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.030% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle (200% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.36% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.30% fail on Body, chassis, structure (68% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Exhaust system (81% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.059% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.059% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Doors
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.030% fail on Catch
      • 0.030% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.030% fail on Hinge
    • 0.030% fail on Body
      • 0.030% fail on Other body component
    • 0.030% fail on Seats
      • 0.030% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.27% fail on Steering
    • 0.089% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.089% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.089% fail on Electronic power steering (18 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Power steering
      • 0.030% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.030% fail on Steering play
      • 0.030% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • Audi Q7 (2015 on)
    Quiet and refined, ideal long distance motorway cruiser, beautifully finished quality interior, seven seats and a huge boot, five Star Euro NCAP rating., six Isofix points.
  • Audi Q7 (2006 - 2015)
    Massive road presence. Seven-seat interior. Lusty engine line-up.

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