Audi A7 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
86.7% pass rate
from 2,475 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A7 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.1% fail on Tyres (57% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Brakes (61% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Brake linings and pads (57% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Brake pads (56% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.24% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.32% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.081% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Rbt (80% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.081% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.081% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.040% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.040% fail on Rbt
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.040% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.040% fail on Pedal
  • 1.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (70% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.040% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim (73% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.32% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.28% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.040% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.040% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.97% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.65% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.040% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.32% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.040% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.081% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.081% fail on Other leaks (20 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.93% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.040% fail on Airbags
      • 0.040% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.85% fail on Visibility (79% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Washers (60% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Wipers (87% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.040% fail on Window
    • 0.040% fail on View to rear
      • 0.040% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.81% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.48% fail on Suspension (77% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Springs (79% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Coil springs (79% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Coil spring (79% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.081% fail on Suspension arms (84% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.040% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.040% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.040% fail on Other suspension component
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.040% fail on Condition
  • 0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Undertray (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.040% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 0.081% fail on Steering
    • 0.081% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.081% fail on Steering rack
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