2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Audi Q7 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,259 MOT tests in 2024. 80.9% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time80.9%
Failed or needed repairs19.1%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,259 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    76 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    40 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.9%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    29 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.8%
  8. Steering rack: insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings0.8%
    21 marked dangerous
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.8%
  10. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.6%
  2. Brakes7.5%
  3. Lights & electrics6.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  5. Steering2.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Suspension1.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.0%

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 2012 Audi Q7?

In 2024, 80.9% of 2012 Audi Q7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,259 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 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 2012 Audi Q7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).