Audi Q7 reliability by year, 2006 to 2022
144,621 Audi Q7s went through an MOT in the period we analysed, and 82.2% passed. Set against the 71.7% national pass rate, that is a good result on the raw numbers. Allowing for age, the Q7 beats a typical car tested at the same age by 7.4 points. That is the fairer test, and it puts the model well above average. At its first MOT, at three years old, 88.9% of Q7s pass; the national figure for three-year-old cars is 87.9%. The most common reason for a fail is tyre tread below the legal minimum.
What fails a Audi Q7 at its MOT
The Q7's failures cluster around tyres and suspension: tyre tread below the legal minimum on 13.8% of fails, a broken coil spring on 10.9%. Percentages can add to more than 100 because one failed test often records several defects.
Tyres are an easy failure to avoid. Check the tread and look for cuts and bulges the week before the test, not on the forecourt.
Warning signs on the certificate
An advisory is the tester telling you what fails next year. On the Q7 the usual suspects are tyre tread below the legal minimum (16.6% of tests) and brake pads worn below 1.5mm (8.2%). The advisory conversion table shows which of these are worth acting on first.
Does fuel type matter on a Q7?
Among Audi Q7 cars, petrol versions pass 89.6% of the time and diesel versions 81.8%, a gap of 7.8 points. Diesels tend to be bought for high mileage, which shows up at the test as wear.
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 81.8% | 136,335 |
| Petrol | 89.6% | 4,682 |
| Hybrid | 87.1% | 2,131 |
Every Q7 year, 2006 to 2022
The oldest Q7s on the road, from 2006, pass 71.7% of the time; the 2022 cars pass 89.8%. Read the table as an age curve first and a quality ranking second.
| First used | Pass rate | Tests | Miles a year | First MOT pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Q7 2022 | 89.8% | 3,352 | 10,818 | 89.7% |
| Audi Q7 2021 | 89.2% | 6,281 | 10,724 | 89.1% |
| Audi Q7 2020 | 89.1% | 10,988 | 10,067 | 88.2% |
| Audi Q7 2019 | 87.9% | 13,323 | 9,747 | – |
| Audi Q7 2018 | 85% | 14,065 | 10,080 | – |
| Audi Q7 2017 | 82.4% | 15,597 | 10,062 | – |
| Audi Q7 2016 | 80.8% | 14,285 | 9,890 | – |
| Audi Q7 2015 | 83.2% | 9,490 | 9,578 | – |
| Audi Q7 2014 | 82.9% | 9,478 | 9,346 | – |
| Audi Q7 2013 | 82.3% | 9,411 | 9,257 | – |
| Audi Q7 2012 | 81% | 6,841 | 9,001 | – |
| Audi Q7 2011 | 79.4% | 5,240 | 8,841 | – |
| Audi Q7 2010 | 77% | 4,341 | 8,702 | – |
| Audi Q7 2009 | 74.2% | 3,604 | 8,830 | – |
| Audi Q7 2008 | 71.4% | 6,241 | 8,593 | – |
| Audi Q7 2007 | 71.8% | 8,669 | 8,422 | – |
| Audi Q7 2006 | 71.7% | 3,415 | 8,042 | – |
How mileage changes the Q7's odds
On the 2017 cars, a Q7 under 40,000 miles passes 86.7% of the time; one over 100,000 passes 80.9%. When comparing two used Q7s, the odometer tells you more than the year.
| Mileage at test (2017 cars) | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 86.7% | 1,469 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 83.2% | 4,443 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 81.5% | 4,958 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 81.7% | 2,940 |
| Over 100,000 | 80.9% | 1,787 |
Compared with other cars
Set against the rest of the Audi range, which averages 78.1%, the Q7 at 82.2% is above par. Within the family, see A3 common problems (75.2%), the A4 (72.8%), how the A1 does (77.2%) and Audi Q3 reliability (83.3%), or Audi reliability by model. Buyers weighing a Q7 against other cars of similar popularity often compare it with the Hyundai Ioniq (86.4%) and Ford Puma (91.1%). The ranking of every make puts them side by side, and the national MOT statistics give the baseline.
Year by year
Each year opens to show its own failure list and pass rate by mileage.
Audi Q7 2022 89.8% pass 3,352 tests89.7% at first MOT
On a 2022 Audi Q7, a tyre worn or cut to the cords appears on 28.7% of failed tests, with tyre tread below the legal minimum next at 17%.
2022 cars pass 90.7% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 50% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 90.7% | 2,599 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 87.3% | 622 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 85.2% | 108 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 90.5% | 21 |
| Over 100,000 | 50% | 2 |
By fuel: petrol 89.5% (1,946 tests), diesel 90.6% (1,316 tests).
Audi Q7 2021 89.2% pass 6,281 tests89.1% at first MOT
On a 2021 Audi Q7, a tyre worn or cut to the cords appears on 27% of failed tests, with tyre tread below the legal minimum next at 15.3%.
2021 cars pass 89.7% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 85% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 89.7% | 4,038 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 88.6% | 1,707 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 86.9% | 419 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 87.6% | 97 |
| Over 100,000 | 85% | 20 |
By fuel: diesel 89.3% (4,019 tests), petrol 89.4% (1,421 tests), hybrid 88.3% (841 tests).
Audi Q7 2020 89.1% pass 10,988 tests88.2% at first MOT
On a 2020 Audi Q7, a tyre worn or cut to the cords appears on 23.2% of failed tests, with tyre tread below the legal minimum next at 19%.
2020 cars pass 89.6% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 90.8% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 89.6% | 6,189 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 88.6% | 3,442 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 88.6% | 1,051 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 86.1% | 230 |
| Over 100,000 | 90.8% | 76 |
By fuel: diesel 88.9% (9,004 tests), petrol 90% (1,315 tests), hybrid 89.7% (669 tests).
Audi Q7 2019 87.9% pass 13,323 tests
On a 2019 Audi Q7, a tyre worn or cut to the cords appears on 18.2% of failed tests, with tyre tread below the legal minimum next at 17.2%.
2019 cars pass 90% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 82.1% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 90% | 4,912 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 87.3% | 5,145 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 86.4% | 2,370 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 84.6% | 688 |
| Over 100,000 | 82.1% | 207 |
Audi Q7 2018 85% pass 14,065 tests
On a 2018 Audi Q7, a broken coil spring appears on 23% of failed tests, with a tyre worn or cut to the cords next at 15.5%.
2018 cars pass 87.4% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 82.8% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 87.4% | 2,471 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 84.7% | 5,206 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 85.4% | 3,956 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 82.5% | 1,653 |
| Over 100,000 | 82.8% | 779 |
Audi Q7 2017 82.4% pass 15,597 tests
On a 2017 Audi Q7, a broken coil spring appears on 30.9% of failed tests, with tyre tread below the legal minimum next at 14%.
2017 cars pass 86.7% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 80.9% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 86.7% | 1,469 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 83.2% | 4,443 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 81.5% | 4,958 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 81.7% | 2,940 |
| Over 100,000 | 80.9% | 1,787 |
By fuel: diesel 82.4% (14,939 tests), hybrid 82.8% (621 tests).
Audi Q7 2016 80.8% pass 14,285 tests
On a 2016 Audi Q7, a broken coil spring appears on 31% of failed tests, with a worn suspension bush next at 15%.
2016 cars pass 85.7% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 80.6% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 85.7% | 726 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 80.9% | 2,742 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 80% | 4,613 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 80.8% | 3,457 |
| Over 100,000 | 80.6% | 2,745 |
Audi Q7 2015 83.2% pass 9,490 tests
On a 2015 Audi Q7, a broken coil spring appears on 19.8% of failed tests, with tyre tread below the legal minimum next at 14.4%.
2015 cars pass 87.4% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 82.7% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 87.4% | 302 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 83.9% | 1,202 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 83.1% | 2,726 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 82.9% | 2,662 |
| Over 100,000 | 82.7% | 2,598 |
Audi Q7 2014 82.9% pass 9,478 tests
On a 2014 Audi Q7, tyre tread below the legal minimum appears on 11.2% of failed tests, with a tyre worn or cut to the cords next at 10.8%.
2014 cars pass 87.8% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 81% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 87.8% | 147 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 85.7% | 785 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 83.9% | 2,104 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 83.5% | 2,951 |
| Over 100,000 | 81% | 3,489 |
Audi Q7 2013 82.3% pass 9,411 tests
On a 2013 Audi Q7, a tyre worn or cut to the cords appears on 11.5% of failed tests, with tyre tread below the legal minimum next at 10%.
2013 cars pass 87.1% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 81.3% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 87.1% | 70 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 85% | 454 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 85% | 1,552 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 82% | 2,738 |
| Over 100,000 | 81.3% | 4,596 |
Audi Q7 2012 81% pass 6,841 tests
On a 2012 Audi Q7, tyre tread below the legal minimum appears on 10% of failed tests, with a tyre worn or cut to the cords next at 9.6%.
2012 cars pass 87.7% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 79.9% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 87.7% | 57 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 88.1% | 243 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 82.1% | 850 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 81.7% | 1,687 |
| Over 100,000 | 79.9% | 4,004 |
Audi Q7 2011 79.4% pass 5,240 tests
On a 2011 Audi Q7, tyre tread below the legal minimum appears on 12.4% of failed tests, with a number plate light not working next at 8.7%.
2011 cars pass 91.7% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 78.7% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 91.7% | 36 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 90.4% | 115 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 81.6% | 490 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 79.1% | 1,114 |
| Over 100,000 | 78.7% | 3,485 |
Audi Q7 2010 77% pass 4,341 tests
On a 2010 Audi Q7, tyre tread below the legal minimum appears on 15.1% of failed tests, with a rear fog lamp not working next at 11%.
2010 cars pass 86.4% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 76.1% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 86.4% | 22 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 80.3% | 76 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 81% | 253 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 79.1% | 731 |
| Over 100,000 | 76.1% | 3,257 |
Audi Q7 2009 74.2% pass 3,604 tests
On a 2009 Audi Q7, a number plate light not working appears on 14.7% of failed tests, with a dashboard warning light next at 14.3%.
2009 cars pass 89.5% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 73.2% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 89.5% | 19 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 77.1% | 35 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 83.7% | 135 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 77.2% | 391 |
| Over 100,000 | 73.2% | 3,023 |
Audi Q7 2008 71.4% pass 6,241 tests
On a 2008 Audi Q7, a sidelight not working appears on 14.2% of failed tests, with a number plate light not working next at 14%.
2008 cars pass 77.8% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 70.5% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 77.8% | 9 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 82.1% | 28 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 76% | 171 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 78.1% | 544 |
| Over 100,000 | 70.5% | 5,488 |
Audi Q7 2007 71.8% pass 8,669 tests
On a 2007 Audi Q7, a sidelight not working appears on 13.5% of failed tests, with a number plate light not working next at 13.2%.
2007 cars pass 73.1% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 71.3% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 73.1% | 26 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 84.1% | 44 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 70.2% | 161 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 77.2% | 589 |
| Over 100,000 | 71.3% | 7,846 |
Audi Q7 2006 71.7% pass 3,415 tests
On a 2006 Audi Q7, tyre tread below the legal minimum appears on 12.3% of failed tests, with a sidelight not working next at 12%.
2006 cars pass 100% of the time at under 40,000 miles, falling to 71.2% over 100,000.
| Mileage at test | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Under 40,000 | 100% | 1 |
| 40,000 to 60,000 | 80% | 25 |
| 60,000 to 80,000 | 78.2% | 78 |
| 80,000 to 100,000 | 75.4% | 228 |
| Over 100,000 | 71.2% | 3,083 |
Questions people ask
Is the Audi Q7 reliable?
On MOT evidence the Audi Q7 is well above average. It passes 82.2% of tests against 71.7% for all cars, and beats cars of the same age by 7.4 points. 88.9% pass their first MOT at three years old. Figures from 144,621 DVSA tests.
What are the most common Audi Q7 MOT failures?
Tyre tread below the legal minimum (13.8% of failed tests), a broken coil spring (10.9%) and a tyre worn or cut to the cords (10.6%). Tyres are an easy failure to avoid. Check the tread and look for cuts and bulges the week before the test, not on the forecourt.
Which Audi Q7 year is the most reliable?
Among years with a large sample, 2021 cars have the highest pass rate at 89.2% and 2008 cars the lowest at 71.4%. Newer years pass more because they are younger, so compare a specific car's year against the table above rather than against the overall figure.
What advisories does a Audi Q7 usually get?
Tyre tread below the legal minimum is the most frequent, noted on 16.6% of all Q7 tests, then brake pads worn below 1.5mm (8.2%). An advisory passes the car today but marks the item most likely to fail next year.
How many miles a year does a Audi Q7 do?
About 9,558 miles a year on average, calculated from the odometer readings recorded at consecutive MOTs. That is above the UK average of roughly 7,400, which is typical of a car bought for commuting or work.
How do I check a particular Audi Q7?
The figures describe the whole fleet. For one car, enter its registration in the free MOT check to see its own test history, advisories and mileage, set against these averages for its year.
Looking at a specific Audi Q7?
Enter the registration to see its own MOT history, advisories and mileage set against these figures, including whether it has done more or fewer than the 9,558 miles a year typical of the model.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 to 2025. Class 4 cars, normal tests only; a pass after rectification counts as an initial failure. Age-adjusted figures compare the model's pass rate at each age with the national rate at the same age. Methodology.