2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Audi Q7 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,097 MOT tests in 2024. 82.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time82.1%
Failed or needed repairs17.9%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,097 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    98 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    85 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.1%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    39 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    33 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    32 marked dangerous
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.8%
  10. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.5%
  2. Brakes6.4%
  3. Lights & electrics6.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  6. Steering1.2%
  7. Wheels1.0%
  8. Suspension1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%

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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2013 Audi Q7?

In 2024, 82.1% of 2013 Audi Q7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,097 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Audi Q7?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2013 Audi Q7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).