2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Audi A7 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,645 MOT tests in 2024. 84.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time84.2%
Failed or needed repairs15.8%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,645 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    48 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    59 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%
    31 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    38 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.8%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    12 marked dangerous
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.5%
  10. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.5%
  2. Brakes2.7%
  3. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  4. Lights & electrics1.5%
  5. Suspension1.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2017 Audi A7?

In 2024, 84.2% of 2017 Audi A7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,645 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Audi A7?

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

Is the 2017 Audi A7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).