2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Audi A7 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,377 MOT tests in 2024. 87.4% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time87.4%
Failed or needed repairs12.6%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,377 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    47 marked dangerous
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    25 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    15 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    18 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    17 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  9. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative0.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    10 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.0%
  2. Lights & electrics3.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  4. Brakes1.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  6. Suspension0.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.6%
  4. Mounting corroded and seriously weakened3.3%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.1%

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: 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 2018 Audi A7?

In 2024, 87.4% of 2018 Audi A7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,377 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Audi A7?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; 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 2018 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).