2017 Audi Q7 · 21,485 MOT tests
2017 Audi Q7 reliability
2017 Audi Q7s fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 16 Q7 years (21,485 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q7s: 16.8%)
- 15.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q7s: 16.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 60,848
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,485
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 6% of tests fail here (51% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 78% 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 Q7
Fail rate by area
- Suspension6%
- Tyres5.7%
- Brakes1.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Number plates and VIN0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.9%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.77%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.54%
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 1.07%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.93%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.77%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.17%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.53%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.39%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Audi Q7 reliable?
2017 Audi Q7s fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 16 Q7 years (21,485 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Audi Q7 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.9% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.77% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Audi Q7 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Audi Q7 shows 60,848 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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