2009 Audi Q7 · 5,247 MOT tests
2009 Audi Q7 reliability
2009 Audi Q7s fail 23.6% of first MOT tests, 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 16 Q7 years (5,247 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q7s: 16.8%)
- 23.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q7s: 16.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 46% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 127,168
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,247
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Audi Q7
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9%
- Tyres6.8%
- Brakes6.2%
- Suspension5.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.42%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.17%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.13%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Position lamp not working 2.13%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.62%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.24%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.73%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.19%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.66%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.29%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.17%)
Other years
Every Audi Q7 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Audi Q7 reliable?
2009 Audi Q7s fail 23.6% of first MOT tests, 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 16 Q7 years (5,247 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Audi Q7 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.42% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.17% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Audi Q7 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Audi Q7 shows 127,168 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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