Audi A7 years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year
All 9 Audi A7 years have MOT pass rates above the average for vehicles first used in the same year.
- Below the average for their first-use yearNone
- Above the average for their first-use year2011–2019
- Can't be told apart from averageNone
The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.
First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 83.5% to 84.6%.
In 2025, 84.0% of the 15,008 initial MOT tests on Audi A7 cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 72.2%. That is 11.9 points above the same-age average.
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Audi A7 MOT pass rate by year
| Year | Chart | Testsmedian miles | Passed first time | Against all vehicles that year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019age 6 | 1,44056,500 | 88.2%±1.8 | +4.7 ptsall: 83.5% | |
| 2018age 7 | 1,38262,900 | 87.9%±1.9 | +7.0 ptsall: 80.9% | |
| 2017age 8 | 1,62571,600 | 86.8%±1.8 | +8.6 ptsall: 78.2% | |
| 2016age 9 | 2,32179,900 | 84.1%±1.6 | +9.2 ptsall: 74.9% | |
| 2015age 10 | 1,97788,200 | 85.3%±1.7 | +13.4 ptsall: 71.9% | |
| 2014age 11 | 1,84997,400 | 81.7%±1.9 | +13.1 ptsall: 68.6% | |
| 2013age 12 | 1,824109,600 | 81.9%±1.9 | +16.1 ptsall: 65.8% | |
| 2012age 13 | 1,180119,000 | 81.4%±2.4 | +17.9 ptsall: 63.5% | |
| 2011age 14 | 1,410122,900 | 79.3%±2.2 | +18.1 ptsall: 61.2% |
Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.
When a car's mileage doesn't add upDoes mileage matter?
87.5% of Audi A7 tests at 30,000 to 59,999 miles passed first time, against 80.3% at 120,000 miles or more. For all vehicles of the same age and mileage, the figures are 80.2% and 61.9%.
| Miles at the test | Tests | Passed first time | Against all vehicles, same age and mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30,000–59,999 | 2,717 | 87.5%±1.3 | +7.3 ptsall: 80.2% |
| 60,000–89,999 | 4,952 | 84.9%±1.1 | +12.6 ptsall: 72.3% |
| 90,000–119,999 | 3,895 | 83.0%±1.3 | +17.7 ptsall: 65.3% |
| 120,000 or more | 3,160 | 80.3%±1.5 | +18.5 ptsall: 61.9% |
Against all vehicles of the same age and mileage, A7 tests were above average in every band shown.
Mileage is only one factor. How a car has been driven and looked after matters too. These figures show an association across all Audi A7 tests in 2025, not what mileage does to a particular car.
Mileage is the odometer reading at the initial test. Each band is compared with all vehicles first used in the same year with a reading in the same band, weighted by this model's own tests in each year. Bands need at least 1,000 tests. Not shown, with fewer than 1,000 tests: under 30,000. 1 test (under 0.1%) had no usable odometer reading and is left out. How we count
Common A7 problems at the MOT
MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. Each year page compares that year's failure areas with all vehicles first used in the same year.
Most common MOT failures on the Audi A7
| Defect | Share of failed tests | All vehicles, same age |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTyres | 14.7%352 tests | 8.5% |
| Tyre has ply or cords exposedTyres | 11.4%273 tests | 4.8% |
| Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsTyres | 10.7%257 tests | 4.9% |
| Suspension arm pin or bush excessively wornSuspension | 8.9%212 tests | 4.6% |
| Coil spring fractured or brokenSuspension | 7.8%186 tests | 9.9% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunctionNoise, emissions, leaks | 7.5%180 tests | 5.5% |
| Headlamp aim too lowLights and electrics | 5.3%126 tests | 4.0% |
| Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thickBrakes | 5.2%125 tests | 7.3% |
| Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structureTyres | 4.9%118 tests | 1.6% |
| Wiper does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWindscreen, wipers, mirrors | 4.8%114 tests | 6.0% |
These are failures recorded at initial MOT tests in 2025. Retests are not counted. "All vehicles, same age" is the same defect's share of failed tests for all vehicles first used in the same years, weighted by the A7's failed tests in each year. How we count
What to check when viewing a A7
Tyres
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.
Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.
Check a A7's MOT historyAfter an MOT advisory
Tyres
Of Audi A7 cars that passed their 2024 MOT with a tyre advisory and came back for their next MOT 10–14 months later, 8.4% failed on tyres, against 5.9% of similar cars with nothing noted. Based on 1,870 and 7,693 cars.
Cars not tested again in that window are not included: 16.1% of those with a tyre advisory and 15.8% of the others.
Similar cars are the same model, first-use year and mileage band. Areas are the DVSA's top-level groups, so the later fail may not be the fault that was advised. These figures describe what happened to these cars. They don't show what a repair would have changed.
How we worked this outAll models compared, with the dataAudi A7 questions
Which Audi A7 years have lower MOT pass rates?
Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, no model year is clearly below average. Above average: 2011–2019. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.
Is the Audi A7 reliable?
MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 84.0% of initial MOT tests on Audi A7 cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 72.2%. That is 11.9 points above average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.
What are the most common Audi A7 problems at the MOT?
The most common failure areas are tyres (in 45.6% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.
What mileage is normal for a 10-year-old Audi A7?
At their 2025 MOT tests, Audi A7 cars first used in 2015, about 10 years old, had a median of 88,200 miles. Half had more and half had less.
How do I check a specific A7's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.
Check a car's MOT history for freeWhat MOT data can't tell you about any Audi A7
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.
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All 13 Audi modelsCars ranked by MOT pass rate, by ageSource: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Audi A7 cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count