2021 Audi Q7 · 1,766 MOT tests
2021 Audi Q7 reliability
2021 Audi Q7s fail 9.6% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 16 Q7 years (1,766 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q7s: 16.8%)
- 9.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q7s: 16.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 32,592
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,766
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.1% of tests fail here (70% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Audi Q7
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Brakes1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Lights and electrics0.7%
- Number plates and VIN0.5%
- Suspension0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.08%
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 1.08%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.85%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.62%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.45%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.23%
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 (6.12%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.43%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.32%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.47%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.02%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Audi Q7 reliable?
2021 Audi Q7s fail 9.6% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 16 Q7 years (1,766 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Audi Q7 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.08% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.08% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.85% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Audi Q7 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Audi Q7 shows 32,592 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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