2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Audi A7 MOT pass rate and common faults

123 MOT tests in 2024. 78.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

132Well above average
Passed first time78.9%
Failed or needed repairs21.1%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 123 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    3 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    5 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    4 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working0.8%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.8%
  9. Washers: not working0.8%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot missing0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension8.1%
  2. Body & chassis6.5%
  3. Tyres3.3%
  4. Brakes3.3%
  5. Lights & electrics2.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Audi A7?

In 2024, 78.9% of 2010 Audi A7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 123 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Audi A7?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Audi A7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 132, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).