2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Audi A7 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,526 MOT tests in 2024. 80.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time80.3%
Failed or needed repairs19.7%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,526 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    83 marked dangerous
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    45 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.8%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.8%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension8.4%
  2. Tyres7.8%
  3. Lights & electrics6.9%
  4. Brakes3.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Wheels0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.2%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2011 Audi A7?

In 2024, 80.3% of 2011 Audi A7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,526 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Audi A7?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Audi A7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).