2013 Audi A7 · 7,837 MOT tests
2013 Audi A7 reliability
2013 Audi A7s fail 16% of first MOT tests, 52% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 A7 years (7,837 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A7s: 13.9%)
- 16%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A7s: 13.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 52% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 96,237
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,837
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Audi A7
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.6%
- Lights and electrics3.7%
- Suspension3.3%
- Brakes2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
- Wheels0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.39%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.71%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.22%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.22%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.87%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.84%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.25%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.9%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.08%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2%)
Is a 2013 Audi A7 reliable?
2013 Audi A7s fail 16% of first MOT tests, 52% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 A7 years (7,837 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Audi A7 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.39% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.71% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Audi A7 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Audi A7 shows 96,237 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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