2022 Audi A7 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 538 MOT tests, the 2022 Audi A7 recorded a 90.9% pass rate. Executive cars of a similar age fail at 9.9%, so the 2022 A7 sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 6.7% of all tests — 5.2 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and malfunction indicator lamp — tread depth alone was recorded 39 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.7% | 36 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.5% | 8 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 6 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 6 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 4 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.7% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 39 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
| 4 | Wipers | 6 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 4 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.4% | 115 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.9% | 37 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.3% | 34 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 13 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 3 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 2 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 270 | 6.7% |
| 30-60k | 232 | 12.1% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 380 | 9.2% |
| Petrol | 140 | 8.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 A7
On a 2022 A7, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (1.1% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Audi A7s pass their MOT?
90.9% of the 538 2022 Audi A7 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi A7?
Tyres, recorded in 6.7% of tests, followed by visibility (1.5%).
Does the 2022 A7 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 12.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 538 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.