2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Audi Q7 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,440 MOT tests in 2024. 75.4% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

127Well above average
Passed first time75.4%
Failed or needed repairs24.6%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,440 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    104 marked dangerous
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working2.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    49 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    23 marked dangerous
  9. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements1.1%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    24 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes11.0%
  2. Lights & electrics10.1%
  3. Tyres9.7%
  4. Suspension5.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  7. Steering2.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%

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 2010 Audi Q7?

In 2024, 75.4% of 2010 Audi Q7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,440 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Audi Q7?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; rear fog lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Audi Q7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 127, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).