2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Audi Q7 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,101 MOT tests in 2024. 83.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time83.0%
Failed or needed repairs17.0%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,101 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    149 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    49 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    36 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    25 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.8%
  2. Suspension5.5%
  3. Brakes2.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  5. Lights & electrics2.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.3%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2015 Audi Q7?

In 2024, 83.0% of 2015 Audi Q7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,101 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Audi Q7?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Audi Q7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).