2017 Audi A7 · 6,475 MOT tests
2017 Audi A7 reliability
2017 Audi A7s fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 10 A7 years (6,475 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A7s: 13.9%)
- 12.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A7s: 13.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 55,864
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,475
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7.1% of tests fail here (19% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 82% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Audi A7
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.1%
- Brakes1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Lights and electrics1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.9%
- Suspension0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.53%
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 1.25%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.22%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre tear from structural failure 1.07%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.94%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.59%
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 (9.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.39%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.66%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.39%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.36%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.1%)
Is a 2017 Audi A7 reliable?
2017 Audi A7s fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 10 A7 years (6,475 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Audi A7 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.53% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.25% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Audi A7 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Audi A7 shows 55,864 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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