2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Audi Q7 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,697 MOT tests in 2024. 80.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time80.8%
Failed or needed repairs19.2%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,697 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    237 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    45 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    38 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension9.4%
  2. Tyres6.3%
  3. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  5. Lights & electrics1.9%
  6. Brakes1.8%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.8%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2016 Audi Q7?

In 2024, 80.8% of 2016 Audi Q7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,697 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Audi Q7?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Audi Q7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).