2022 Audi Q7 — MOT failures & pass rate
3,623 MOT tests on the 2022 Audi Q7 are in this dataset, and 91.8% of them passed. Large SUVs of a similar age fail at 8.6%, so the 2022 Q7 sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 5.9% of all tests — 4.1 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 74 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Q7 fails 7.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 11.1% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.9 points.
Fuel type barely separates them — diesel fails 7.7% of the time against 8.3% for petrol.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.7% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.9% | 214 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 65 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.2% | 45 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.8% | 30 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 22 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.5% | 18 |
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 | 74 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 54 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 29 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 28 |
| 5 | Washers | 26 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 20 |
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 | 20.7% | 750 |
| 2 | Other defects | 10.6% | 385 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.8% | 355 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 120 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 29 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 17 |
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 | 1,831 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 1,646 | 8.9% |
| 60-90k | 135 | 11.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,104 | 8.3% |
| Diesel | 1,421 | 7.7% |
| Hybrid | 98 | 13.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 168 | 5.9% |
| 2025 | 3,452 | 8.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Q7
On a 2022 Q7, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.9% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.2% 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.
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 Q7s pass their MOT?
91.8% of the 3,623 2022 Audi Q7 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi Q7?
Tyres, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.8%).
Does the 2022 Q7 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 11.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,623 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.