Audi Sq7 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A
From 373 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 37 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 37 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| number plate inscription missing or illegible | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 2 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 76.2% of Sq7 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £83.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sq7 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro As tested had between 21,974 and 38,827 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,682 median miles, the Sq7 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A has 0.042 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Sq7 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A MOT pass rate?
The Audi Sq7 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A has a 87.1% MOT pass rate based on 373 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Sq7 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Sq7 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 37 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Sq7 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Sq7 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A is 30,682 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,974 and 38,827 miles.
Buying a used Sq7 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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