2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Audi Q7 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,064 MOT tests in 2024. 72.7% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time72.7%
Failed or needed repairs27.3%
Typical mileage at test143,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,064 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    84 marked dangerous
  2. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    34 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    29 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  6. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.9%
  2. Brakes13.4%
  3. Tyres9.0%
  4. Suspension6.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  7. Body & chassis2.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.8%

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: 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 2006 Audi Q7?

In 2024, 72.7% of 2006 Audi Q7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,064 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Audi Q7?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Audi Q7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).