2007 Audi Q7 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 19,468 MOT tests, the 2007 Audi Q7 recorded an 82.0% pass rate. Against large SUVs of a similar age (23.6% fail rate), the 2007 Q7 comes out 5.6pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (10.3%) and brakes (7.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, position lamp and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 839 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.6% in the 30-60k band and 18.7% in the 150k+ band, a 6.1-point spread.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 28.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.3% | 1,995 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.6% | 1,486 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.0% | 1,163 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.3% | 839 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.3% | 831 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.6% | 513 |
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 | 839 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 763 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 677 |
| 4 | Washers | 467 |
| 5 | Wipers | 437 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 436 |
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 | 28.5% | 5,558 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.0% | 4,863 |
| 3 | Suspension | 21.9% | 4,262 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 14.9% | 2,900 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 13.6% | 2,644 |
| 6 | Other defects | 10.6% | 2,061 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 151 | 12.6% |
| 60-90k | 1,184 | 16.1% |
| 90-120k | 4,652 | 16.8% |
| 120-150k | 7,081 | 18.5% |
| 150k+ | 6,360 | 18.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 19,110 | 18.0% |
| Petrol | 358 | 14.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,748 | 17.5% |
| 2022 | 4,448 | 17.6% |
| 2023 | 3,980 | 18.0% |
| 2024 | 3,428 | 18.7% |
| 2025 | 2,864 | 18.5% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Q7
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 10.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (10.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Tyres (6.0% 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.
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 2007 Audi Q7s pass their MOT?
82.0% of the 19,468 2007 Audi Q7 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Audi Q7?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.3% of tests, followed by brakes (7.6%).
Does the 2007 Q7 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.6% in the 30-60k band to 18.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 19,468 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.