2016 Audi Q7 · 19,375 MOT tests
2016 Audi Q7 reliability
2016 Audi Q7s fail 16.8% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 16 Q7 years (19,375 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q7s: 16.8%)
- 16.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q7s: 16.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 69,624
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,375
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 7.6% of tests fail here (35% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 77% 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 Q7
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.6%
- Tyres5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Brakes1.7%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.64%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.82%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.63%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.3%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.19%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1%
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 (11.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.48%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.08%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.37%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.03%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Audi Q7 reliable?
2016 Audi Q7s fail 16.8% of first MOT tests, 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 16 Q7 years (19,375 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Audi Q7 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.64% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.82% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Audi Q7 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Audi Q7 shows 69,624 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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