2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Audi Q7 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,616 MOT tests in 2024. 89.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.2%
Failed or needed repairs10.8%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,616 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    126 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    64 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    31 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    20 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%
  9. Washers: not working0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.8%
  2. Lights & electrics1.8%
  3. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  5. Brakes1.1%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  7. Suspension0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%
  3. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt6.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.3%

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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2020 Audi Q7?

In 2024, 89.2% of 2020 Audi Q7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,616 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Audi Q7?

The most common failure reasons were 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Audi Q7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).