2020 Audi Q7 · 7,952 MOT tests
2020 Audi Q7 reliability
2020 Audi Q7s fail 8.9% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 16 Q7 years (7,952 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q7s: 16.8%)
- 8.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q7s: 16.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 36,976
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,952
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.1% of tests fail here (40% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Audi Q7
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.8%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Brakes0.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.3%
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 1.16%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.74%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.45%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.4%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.3%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.15%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.95%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.5%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.18%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.89%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.66%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Audi Q7 reliable?
2020 Audi Q7s fail 8.9% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 16 Q7 years (7,952 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Audi Q7 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.3% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.16% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.74% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Audi Q7 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Audi Q7 shows 36,976 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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