2012 Audi Q7 · 9,410 MOT tests
2012 Audi Q7 reliability
2012 Audi Q7s fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 16 Q7 years (9,410 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q7s: 16.8%)
- 17.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q7s: 16.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 53% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 101,707
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,410
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Audi Q7
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.1%
- Brakes4.4%
- Lights and electrics4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Steering1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Suspension0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.4%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.34%
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 1.2%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 0.74%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.7%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.67%
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 (13.44%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.92%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.42%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.83%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.68%)
Other years
Every Audi Q7 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Audi Q7 reliable?
2012 Audi Q7s fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 53% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 16 Q7 years (9,410 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Audi Q7 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.4% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.34% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.2% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Audi Q7 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Audi Q7 shows 101,707 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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