2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Audi Q7 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,163 MOT tests in 2024. 81.8% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time81.8%
Failed or needed repairs18.2%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,163 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    245 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    101 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    60 marked dangerous
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension8.5%
  2. Tyres7.2%
  3. Brakes2.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  5. Lights & electrics1.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.3%

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 2017 Audi Q7?

In 2024, 81.8% of 2017 Audi Q7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,163 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Audi Q7?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 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).