Audi Q7 vs Kia Sorento
On MOT-testable defects the Audi Q7 comes out ahead: 13.2% of its tests record a failure against 21.1% for the Kia Sorento, a 7.9-point gap. The biggest single difference is brakes, where the Sorento records failures noticeably more often.
13.2%
Q7 fail rate
21.1%
Sorento fail rate
7.92pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Audi Q7 | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 264,265 | 227,789 |
| Pass rate | 86.8% | 78.9% |
| Fail rate | 13.2% | 21.1% |
Where they differ
| Category | Q7 | Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3.1% | 8.5% |
| Suspension | 3.1% | 8.5% |
| Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 8.8% |
| Steering | 0.0% | 3.7% |
| Visibility | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| Tyres | 5.9% | 4.6% |
Methodology & source. 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.