2020 Audi A7 · 1,688 MOT tests
2020 Audi A7 reliability
2020 Audi A7s fail 8.6% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 10 A7 years (1,688 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A7s: 13.9%)
- 8.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A7s: 13.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 32,861
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,688
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Audi A7
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.9%
- Lights and electrics1.1%
- Brakes1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.8%
- Suspension0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.31%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.13%
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 0.47%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 0.41%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.41%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.36%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.88%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.96%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.78%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.24%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.24%)
Is a 2020 Audi A7 reliable?
2020 Audi A7s fail 8.6% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 10 A7 years (1,688 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Audi A7 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.31% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.13% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Audi A7 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Audi A7 shows 32,861 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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