Audi Q7 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
85.0% pass rate
from 5,024 tests in 2021
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi Q7 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.2% fail on Suspension (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Mounting (32 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.040% fail on Suspension rods (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes (21 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.020% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.020% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.020% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.020% fail on Pipes
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres (23% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition (30% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.040% fail on Size/type
  • 1.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (54% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.22% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Headlamps (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.16% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.16% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.080% fail on Side repeaters (71% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.020% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.080% fail on Electrical wiring (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.060% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.020% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.020% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 1.2% fail on Brakes (58% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Brake linings and pads (49% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Brake pads (50% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.080% fail on Brake discs and drums (83% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Brake discs (83% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Brake performance (73% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.060% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.020% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.100% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.040% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.040% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.020% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.020% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.020% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.020% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.0% fail on Visibility (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Wipers (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Washers (64% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.100% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.100% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.040% fail on View to rear
      • 0.040% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.86% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.76% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.54% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.50% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (98% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.22% fail on Spark ignition (53% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.080% fail on Noise suppression (16 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Sound deadening material (46 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.74% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.080% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.080% fail on Condition
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.020% fail on Joints
      • 0.020% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.020% fail on Joints
    • 0.020% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.020% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.020% fail on Pipe
    • 0.020% fail on Towbar
      • 0.020% fail on Safety device
    • 0.020% fail on Undertray
  • 0.040% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.020% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.020% fail on Electronic power steering
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  • 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.

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