2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Audi Q7 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,120 MOT tests in 2024. 83.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time83.3%
Failed or needed repairs16.7%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,120 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    124 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    67 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    35 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working0.8%
  8. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    29 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.8%
  2. Lights & electrics5.5%
  3. Brakes4.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  5. Steering1.3%
  6. Suspension1.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.6%

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: 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 2014 Audi Q7?

In 2024, 83.3% of 2014 Audi Q7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,120 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 tyres.

Is the 2014 Audi Q7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).