2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Audi A7 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,303 MOT tests in 2024. 83.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time83.2%
Failed or needed repairs16.8%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,303 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    80 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    101 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.6%
    53 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.0%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    22 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    36 marked dangerous
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.7%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.3%
  2. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  3. Brakes2.4%
  4. Suspension2.1%
  5. Lights & electrics1.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.7%

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 2016 Audi A7?

In 2024, 83.2% of 2016 Audi A7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,303 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Audi A7?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Audi A7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).