2012 Audi Q7 MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 79.9% of Audi Q7s first used in 2012 passed their MOT first time, against 63.5% for all cars first used in 2012. Across 6,898 Q7 first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, lamps and electrical equipment and brakes.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Audi Q7s first used in 2012 (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 2012 Audi Q7 MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Q7s first used in 2012 against all cars first used in 2012 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Q7 figure was 16.4 points higher.
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| Test year | 2012 Q7 | All cars first used 2012 | Q7 first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82.6% | 68.8% | 2,435 |
| 2022 | 82.9% | 67.4% | 2,408 |
| 2023 | 82.1% | 65.6% | 2,364 |
| 2024 | 80.9% | 64.3% | 2,332 |
| 2025 | 79.9% | 63.5% | 2,202 |
Common 2012 Audi Q7 MOT failures
Share of the 1,310 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 | 10.2% | 133 |
| Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 9.5% | 125 |
| Tyre condition: has ply or cords exposed | 9.2% | 120 |
| Parking brake efficiency (sp): efficiency below requirements | 5.5% | 72 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 5.3% | 70 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2012 Audi Q7 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.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
Common 2012 Audi Q7 MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2012 Q7s, as a share of all 6,898 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 18.8% | 1,295 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 18.3% | 1,261 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 6.8% | 466 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 5.9% | 409 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 5.0% | 343 |
Questions about the 2012 Audi Q7 MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2012 Audi Q7?
In 2025, 79.9% of Q7s first used in 2012 passed their MOT first time, against 63.5% for all cars first used in 2012. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2012 Q7 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres (in 34.7% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (26.8%) and brakes (26.5%). The single most common item was “Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm” (10.2%).
How often does a 2012 Audi Q7 fail its MOT?
In 2025, 20.1% of first tests on Q7s first used in 2012 did not pass first time: 16.7% failed, and a further 3.5% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,310 of 6,898 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2012 Audi Q7 MOT advisories?
“Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (on 18.8% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (18.3%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (6.8%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (5.9%) and “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (5.0%).
Is a 2012 Audi Q7 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 82.6% in 2021 to 79.9% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2012
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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