2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Audi Q7 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,390 MOT tests in 2024. 87.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time87.9%
Failed or needed repairs12.1%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,390 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    172 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 exposed1.3%
    116 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    44 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    36 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.6%
  2. Suspension2.2%
  3. Brakes1.8%
  4. Lights & electrics1.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.8%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%

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 2019 Audi Q7?

In 2024, 87.9% of 2019 Audi Q7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,390 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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 2019 Audi Q7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).