2016 Audi A7 MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 84.1% of Audi A7s first used in 2016 passed their MOT first time, against 74.9% for all cars first used in 2016. Across 7,080 A7 first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, noise, emissions and leaks and suspension.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Audi A7s first used in 2016 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2016 Audi A7 MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, A7s first used in 2016 against all cars first used in 2016 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the A7 figure was 9.2 points higher.
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| Test year | 2016 A7 | All cars first used 2016 | A7 first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.6% | 82.7% | 2,462 |
| 2022 | 86.0% | 80.9% | 2,421 |
| 2023 | 85.0% | 78.6% | 2,392 |
| 2024 | 83.5% | 76.7% | 2,367 |
| 2025 | 84.1% | 74.9% | 2,321 |
Common 2016 Audi A7 MOT failures
Share of the 1,120 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 13.5% | 151 |
| Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 13.1% | 147 |
| Tyre condition: has ply or cords exposed | 12.1% | 136 |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction | 7.6% | 85 |
| Tyre condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure | 7.6% | 85 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2016 Audi A7 before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
- Engine and emissions. Worth checking that the engine warning light goes out after starting, looking for oil leaks under the car, and noticing any smoke from the exhaust.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
Common 2016 Audi A7 MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2016 A7s, as a share of all 7,080 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 13.1% | 929 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 6.9% | 488 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 5.5% | 391 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 4.7% | 334 |
| Tyre condition: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 3.2% | 226 |
Questions about the 2016 Audi A7 MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2016 Audi A7?
In 2025, 84.1% of A7s first used in 2016 passed their MOT first time, against 74.9% for all cars first used in 2016. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2016 A7 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres (in 52.2% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), noise, emissions and leaks (14.6%) and suspension (13.8%). The single most common item was “Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm” (13.5%).
How often does a 2016 Audi A7 fail its MOT?
In 2025, 15.9% of first tests on A7s first used in 2016 did not pass first time: 14.0% failed, and a further 1.9% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,120 of 7,080 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2016 Audi A7 MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 13.1% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (6.9%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (5.5%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (4.7%) and “Tyre condition: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords” (3.2%).
Is a 2016 Audi A7 reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 86.6% in 2021 to 84.1% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2016
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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