2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Audi Q7 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,690 MOT tests in 2024. 84.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time84.0%
Failed or needed repairs16.0%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,690 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    222 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    151 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    71 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    34 marked dangerous
  10. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.5%
  2. Suspension5.5%
  3. Brakes2.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  5. Lights & electrics1.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.7%

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: 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 2018 Audi Q7?

In 2024, 84.0% of 2018 Audi Q7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,690 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Audi Q7?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; 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. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 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).