2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Audi A7 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,955 MOT tests in 2024. 84.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time84.7%
Failed or needed repairs15.3%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,955 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    55 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    71 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    21 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    39 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    25 marked dangerous
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.2%
  2. Suspension3.1%
  3. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  4. Brakes2.1%
  5. Lights & electrics2.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.1%

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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2015 Audi A7?

In 2024, 84.7% of 2015 Audi A7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,955 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Audi A7?

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

Is the 2015 Audi A7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).