2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Audi Allroad MOT pass rate and common faults

279 MOT tests in 2024. 74.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time74.2%
Failed or needed repairs25.8%
Typical mileage at test161,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 279 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    9 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    9 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.4%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    7 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  10. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.8%
  2. Suspension10.0%
  3. Tyres7.9%
  4. Brakes5.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  7. Body & chassis3.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn21.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  4. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated7.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.2%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2007 Audi Allroad?

In 2024, 74.2% of 2007 Audi Allroad cars passed their MOT first time, across 279 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Audi Allroad?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Audi Allroad reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).