Audi A7 (2010)
2010 Audi A7
CarHunch analysed 173 real MOT records for the 2010 Audi A7.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2010 Audi A7 passes its MOT first time at 87.4%, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, so these are generally well-maintained cars—though the concerning figure here is that one in three (33.5%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which suggests buyers need to inspect service history carefully. The median mileage of 89,549 is reasonable for a 14-year-old car, but the high advisory count of 12.2 per vehicle signals that wear-and-tear is cumulative and expensive to address; with an average of 1.79 failures per test, you're looking at a car that needs proper upkeep to stay reliable. Before committing to a purchase, request the full MOT history and have an independent Audi specialist check for signs of previous dangerous defects—particularly around brakes, emissions, and suspension.
We have limited data for the 2010 Audi A7 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.
These stats describe 173 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 173 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010.
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Before you buy a 2010 Audi A7
Based on MOT data from 173 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (90%) | 155 | 87.4% | 1.79 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Audi A7 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Audi A7 vehicles fall between 74,759 and 104,191 miles.
2010 Audi A7 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 65% of 2010 Audi A7s are still active.
102 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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