Audi Q7 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
82.7% pass rate
from 2,460 tests in 2021
(45% 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 Q7 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (45% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (37% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.081% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.041% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.85% fail on Headlamp aim (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Headlamp aim (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.73% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (47% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Direction indicators (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Flashing type (59% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (75% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.041% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.041% fail on Switch
    • 0.041% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.041% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 3.3% fail on Brakes (44% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.41% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.041% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (91% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (91% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.081% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.081% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Brake linings and pads (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Brake pads (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Brake discs and drums (62% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Brake discs (62% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Anti-lock braking system (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Electronic stability control (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.33% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.33% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.041% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.041% fail on Pedal
    • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.041% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.041% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 2.0% fail on Visibility (56% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (50% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Wipers (66% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.081% fail on View to rear
      • 0.081% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.041% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.3% fail on Steering
    • 0.65% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Steering linkage components (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Other components
        • 0.041% fail on Steering component
    • 0.24% fail on Steering play (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Power steering
      • 0.081% fail on Pipes and hoses (13 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (43% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Exhaust emissions (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.081% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.041% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.041% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.33% fail on Spark ignition (74% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.041% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.65% fail on Suspension (93% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Suspension arms (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.081% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Operation
      • 0.041% fail on Levelling valve
    • 0.041% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.041% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.041% fail on Anti-roll bar
  • 0.57% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Exhaust system (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Transmission (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.041% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.041% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.041% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.081% fail on Body
      • 0.081% fail on Other body component
    • 0.081% fail on Doors
      • 0.081% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.081% fail on Door condition
    • 0.041% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.041% fail on Tank
    • 0.041% fail on Seats
      • 0.041% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.041% fail on Undertray
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.53% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
      • 0.041% fail on Requirements
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
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