Audi Q7 common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Audi Q7 at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 47,526 UK MOT tests of the Audi Q7 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is coil spring (fractured or broken): recorded on 3.7% of tests of 2017–2019 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 4.6× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: flexible brake hoses (slightly deteriorated) (3.6×); engine oil leaks (leak, but not excessive) (3.1×); pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement) (2.6×). The most common reasons a Audi Q7 fails its MOT are coil spring (fractured or broken); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Audi Q7
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Audi Q7 than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | MOT fail | 2017–2019 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.6× | 5,617 |
| Flexible brake hoses: slightly deteriorated | Advisory | 2007–2009 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.6× | 1,342 |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | Advisory | 2012–2014 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 14% | 4.7% | 3.1× | 1,870 |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6× | 5,617 |
| Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Advisory | 2011–2013 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.9× | 2,146 |
| Ball joint: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2008–2010 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 5.9% | 2.4% | 2.5× | 1,222 |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2005–2007 | 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 5.1% | 2.4% | 2.1× | 1,171 |
| Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | Advisory | 2019–2021 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 12% | 6.4% | 1.8× | 1,131 |
Audi Q7 by mileage (2018–2020 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 1,214 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (12%) | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (12%, 1.8×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 6,032 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (14%) | — |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 4,190 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16%) | — |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 1,366 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (3.4%, 2.4×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 321 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | — |
Audi Q7 by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,399 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (2.1×) |
| 2007 | 3,379 | Flexible brake hoses: slightly deteriorated at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (2.3×) |
| 2008 | 2,362 | Flexible brake hoses: slightly deteriorated at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (3.6×) |
| 2009 | 1,314 | Ball joint: ball joint has slight play at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (2.5×) |
| 2010 | 1,553 | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (2.1×) |
| 2011 | 1,852 | Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (2.9×) |
| 2012 | 2,364 | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (3×) |
| 2013 | 3,233 | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (3.3×) |
| 2014 | 3,242 | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (2.7×) |
| 2015 | 3,233 | Coil spring: fractured or broken at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (2.9×) |
| 2016 | 4,885 | Coil spring: fractured or broken at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (3.6×) |
| 2017 | 5,344 | Coil spring: fractured or broken at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (4.3×) |
| 2018 | 4,805 | Coil spring: fractured or broken at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (4.6×) |
| 2019 | 4,624 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (2.4×) |
| 2020 | 3,805 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (1.8×) |
| 2021 | 126 | Tyres (condition): has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (2×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Audi Q7?
In 47,526 UK MOT tests of the Audi Q7 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is coil spring (fractured or broken): recorded on 3.7% of tests of 2017–2019 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 4.6× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: flexible brake hoses (slightly deteriorated) (3.6×); engine oil leaks (leak, but not excessive) (3.1×); pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement) (2.6×). The most common reasons a Audi Q7 fails its MOT are coil spring (fractured or broken); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords).
Why do Audi Q7s fail the MOT?
Across 47,526 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Audi Q7 were coil spring (fractured or broken) (4.9% of tests); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (2.8% of tests); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (2.5% of tests).
At what mileage do Audi Q7 problems start?
The clearest Audi Q7-specific issue, coil spring (fractured or broken), peaks against other cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) on 2017–2019 cars (3.7% of tests vs 0.8% for all cars that age).
Where does this Audi Q7 data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 47,526 tests of the Audi Q7. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.