2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Audi A7 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,832 MOT tests in 2024. 81.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time81.5%
Failed or needed repairs18.4%
Typical mileage at test102,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,832 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    96 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    72 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    22 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    19 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  10. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.0%
  2. Lights & electrics6.1%
  3. Suspension4.6%
  4. Brakes2.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  6. Body & chassis1.2%
  7. Wheels0.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.8%

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 2013 Audi A7?

In 2024, 81.5% of 2013 Audi A7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,832 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Audi A7?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2013 Audi A7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).