2018 Audi Q7 · 19,220 MOT tests
2018 Audi Q7 reliability
2018 Audi Q7s fail 13.3% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 16 Q7 years (19,220 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q7s: 16.8%)
- 13.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q7s: 16.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 50,467
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,220
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.3% of tests fail here (37% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 78% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Audi Q7
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.7%
- Suspension3.3%
- Brakes1.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1%
- Lights and electrics1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.13%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.95%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.31%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.62%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.41%
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 (11.23%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.57%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.46%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.1%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.47%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Audi Q7 reliable?
2018 Audi Q7s fail 13.3% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 16 Q7 years (19,220 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Audi Q7 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.13% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.95% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Audi Q7 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Audi Q7 shows 50,467 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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