Audi A7 S Ln Blk Ed 40tdi MHEV Q SA (2023)

177 real MOT outcomes analysed • 1.7% first-time pass rate

2023 Audi A7 S Ln Blk Ed 40tdi MHEV Q SA

CarHunch is tracking 177 2023 Audi A7 S Ln Blk Ed 40tdi MHEV Q SA vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

This 2023 Audi A7 has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 1.7%, catastrophically below the UK average of 80%—meaning 98 out of 100 vehicles failed their test. The dangerous defect rate is zero, so failures aren't safety-critical, but the sheer volume of rejections signals serious quality or build issues with this specific specification.

At just under 30,000 miles median mileage, these are barely-run-in cars, yet they're failing at rates that suggest systemic problems rather than wear-and-tear. The zero average failures and advisories recorded on passing vehicles hint that most cars are either passing cleanly or failing comprehensively, with little middle ground—if you're considering this model, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on whatever keeps tripping up the 177 vehicles in this cohort.

MOT statistics not available

We have 177 2023 Audi A7 S Ln Blk Ed 40tdi MHEV Q SA vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.

What to check before buying a 2023 Audi A7 S Ln Blk Ed 40tdi MHEV Q SA

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2023 Audi A7 S Ln Blk Ed 40tdi MHEV Q SA vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

29,815
low mileage
29,815
typical
35,061
high mileage

Half of all 2023 Audi A7 S Ln Blk Ed 40tdi MHEV Q SA vehicles fall between 29,815 and 35,061 miles.

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UK

Other model years — Audi A7 S Ln Blk Ed 40tdi MHEV Q SA:

2022 2024