2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Audi Q7 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,716 MOT tests in 2024. 78.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time78.1%
Failed or needed repairs21.9%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,716 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    82 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    43 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.1%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working1.1%
  8. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements0.9%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  10. Steering rack: insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings0.9%
    25 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.9%
  2. Tyres7.6%
  3. Brakes7.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  6. Steering2.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Suspension1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.8%

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 2011 Audi Q7?

In 2024, 78.1% of 2011 Audi Q7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,716 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Audi Q7?

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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Audi Q7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).