Audi Sq7 Vorsprung Quat A MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 3 model years and 1,486 tests, the Audi Sq7 Vorsprung Quat A passes its MOT 89.9% of the time. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (9.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Its most common failure areas are tyres, other defects and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 7.7% of all tests — 6.7 points clear of other defects, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, registration plates and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 39 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Sq7 Vorsprung Quat A fails 10.7% of the time in the 0-30k band and 12.5% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.8 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Sq7 Vorsprung Quat A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 458 | 88.9% | 11.1% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 1,024 | 90.3% | 9.7% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.7% | 114 |
| 2 | Other defects | 1.0% | 15 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.7% | 10 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 9 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 8 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.5% | 8 |
| 7 | Suspension | 0.4% | 6 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 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 | Registration plates | 24 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 12 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 8 |
| 6 | Wipers | 6 |
| 7 | Pins and bushes | 3 |
| 8 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 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 | 20.5% | 304 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.8% | 146 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 89 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 44 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 30 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 10 |
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 | 392 | 10.7% |
| 30-60k | 875 | 9.3% |
| 60-90k | 192 | 12.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 126 | 10.3% |
| 2023 | 465 | 10.5% |
| 2024 | 455 | 9.9% |
| 2025 | 440 | 9.8% |
What to check before buying a Audi Sq7 Vorsprung Quat A
- Tyres (7.7% 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.
- Other defects (1.0% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
- Brakes (0.7% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi Sq7 Vorsprung Quat A?
89.9% of the 1,486 Audi Sq7 Vorsprung Quat A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.1% fail rate, across model years 2019–2021.
What does the Audi Sq7 Vorsprung Quat A most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 7.7% of tests, then other defects (1.0%).
How much does mileage affect Sq7 Vorsprung Quat A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 10.7% for cars in the 0-30k band and 12.5% for 60-90k, a 1.8-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,486 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.