2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Audi A7 MOT pass rate and common faults

671 MOT tests in 2024. 88.7% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time88.7%
Failed or needed repairs11.3%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 671 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    41 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    12 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    10 marked dangerous
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.9%
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.6%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.5%
  2. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  3. Brakes1.3%
  4. Number plates & VIN1.0%
  5. Lights & electrics1.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.8%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2021 Audi A7?

In 2024, 88.7% of 2021 Audi A7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 671 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Audi A7?

The most common failure reasons were 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; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Audi A7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).