2016 Audi A7 · 9,298 MOT tests
2016 Audi A7 reliability
2016 Audi A7s fail 14% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 10 A7 years (9,298 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A7s: 13.9%)
- 14%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A7s: 13.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 66,682
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,298
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 47% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7.9% of tests fail here (21% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 82% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Audi A7
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Suspension1.4%
- Brakes1.4%
- Lights and electrics1.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.67%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.66%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.54%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.97%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre tear from structural failure 0.72%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.72%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.5%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.98%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.27%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.24%)
Is a 2016 Audi A7 reliable?
2016 Audi A7s fail 14% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 10 A7 years (9,298 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Audi A7 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.67% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.66% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Audi A7 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Audi A7 shows 66,682 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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