Audi Sq7 MOT pass rate & common failures
1,154 MOT tests on the Audi Sq7 (2016–2022) give it a 90.6% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 9.4%, so the Sq7 sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 7.0% of tests against 1.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and registration plates — tread depth alone was recorded 24 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Sq7 fails 7.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 10.5% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.6 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 6.0% of tests failed in 2022 against 8.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Sq7 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 209 | 91.4% | 8.6% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 771 | 90.4% | 9.6% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 124 | 90.3% | 9.7% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.0% | 81 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.2% | 14 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 11 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.8% | 9 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 9 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.6% | 7 |
| 7 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 3 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 2 |
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 | 24 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 18 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 16 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 6 | Headlamp cleaning device | 4 |
| 7 | Wipers | 3 |
| 8 | Windscreen | 3 |
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 | 18.9% | 218 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.0% | 104 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.5% | 87 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.6% | 53 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 23 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 7 |
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 | 367 | 7.9% |
| 30-60k | 619 | 9.7% |
| 60-90k | 153 | 10.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,011 | 9.2% |
| Petrol | 143 | 10.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 67 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | 336 | 11.9% |
| 2024 | 360 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 383 | 8.6% |
What to check before buying a Audi Sq7
- Tyres (7.0% 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.
- Brakes (1.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi Sq7?
90.6% of the 1,154 Audi Sq7 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 9.4% fail rate, across model years 2016–2022.
What does the Audi Sq7 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 7.0% of tests, then brakes (1.2%).
How much does mileage affect Sq7 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.9% for cars in the 0-30k band and 10.5% for 60-90k, a 2.6-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,154 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.