2019 Audi Q7 MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 86.0% of Audi Q7s first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. Across 13,575 Q7 first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, suspension and brakes.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Audi Q7s first used in 2019 (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

Passed first time, 2025
86.0%
of 4,437 first tests; all cars first used in 2019: 83.5%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
13,575
first tests, 2023–2025; 4,437 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
51.6%
of 4,437 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
56,000
middle half: 44,500–69,500 miles; all cars first used in 2019: 44,000

How the 2019 Audi Q7 MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, Q7s first used in 2019 against all cars first used in 2019 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Q7 figure was in line with the all-cars figure.

2019 Q7All cars first used in 2019
80%90%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2019, test year 2021: 89.2%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2022: 87.8%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2023: 86.2%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2024: 84.9%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2025: 83.5%2019 Q7, test year 2022: 89.5%2019 Q7, test year 2023: 89.6%2019 Q7, test year 2024: 88%2019 Q7, test year 2025: 86%86%83.5%
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Test year2019 Q7All cars first used 2019Q7 first tests
2021fewer than 500 tests89.2%202
202289.5%87.8%4,659
202389.6%86.2%4,625
202488.0%84.9%4,513
202586.0%83.5%4,437

Common 2019 Audi Q7 MOT failures

Share of the 1,646 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%.

Tyres50.4%
Suspension17.7%
Brakes12.5%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment11.5%
Visibility10.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks6.5%
Identification of the vehicle4.4%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.4%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords18.0%297
Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%285
Coil spring: fractured or broken11.1%182
Tyre condition: has ply or cords exposed10.3%169
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.4%122

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

Typical repair costs for common MOT failures

Typical UK garage prices for the job, not for a Q7 in particular, and not a quote.

Failure itemTypical jobTypical UK priceUsual range
Coil spring: fractured or brokenCoil spring replacement£248£175–£400

From published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026. Only jobs with a published typical price are shown.

What to check on a 2019 Audi Q7 before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
  2. Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
  3. 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 2019 Audi Q7 MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2019 Q7s, as a share of all 13,575 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge15.0%2,040
Brake pads: wearing thin10.3%1,392
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened8.8%1,200
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.6%754
Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement4.2%572

Questions about the 2019 Audi Q7 MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2019 Audi Q7?

In 2025, 86.0% of Q7s first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2019 Q7 most often fail its MOT on?

Tyres (in 50.4% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), suspension (17.7%) and brakes (12.5%). The single most common item was “Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords” (18.0%).

How often does a 2019 Audi Q7 fail its MOT?

In 2025, 14.0% of first tests on Q7s first used in 2019 did not pass first time: 12.4% failed, and a further 1.6% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,646 of 13,575 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2019 Audi Q7 MOT advisories?

“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 15.0% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (10.3%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (8.8%), “Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt” (5.6%) and “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (4.2%).

Is a 2019 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 89.5% in 2022 to 86.0% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2019

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

2019 Ford Fiesta MOT statistics · 2019 Volkswagen Golf MOT statistics · 2019 Ford Focus MOT statistics · 2019 Vauxhall Corsa MOT statistics · 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT statistics

How the 2019 Audi Q7 MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2019 Q7” means an Audi Q7 whose date of first use falls in 2019 (68, 19 and 69 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2019, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Repair prices are typical UK prices for the job from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026 — not for this model, and not a quote. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.