2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Audi Q7 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,131 MOT tests in 2024. 89.3% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time89.3%
Failed or needed repairs10.7%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,131 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 cords2.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    98 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    86 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    31 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    30 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.2%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.7%
  2. Lights & electrics1.5%
  3. Brakes1.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%
  3. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre4.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2021 Audi Q7?

In 2024, 89.3% of 2021 Audi Q7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,131 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Audi Q7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).