Audi Q7 S Line 55 TFSI E Quattro A (2021)

132 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Audi Q7 S Line 55 TFSI E Quattro A

CarHunch analysed 132 real MOT records for the 2021 Audi Q7 S Line 55 TFSI E Quattro A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Audi Q7 S Line 55 TFSI E Quattro A passes its MOT on the first attempt 83.5% of the time, which is slightly above the UK average of 80%, suggesting solid baseline reliability for this hybrid SUV. With only 8.3% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, this cohort presents a reassuringly low safety concern for buyers.

At an average mileage of 42,745 miles for a three-year-old vehicle, these Q7s are running fairly hard, yet they're averaging just 0.22 failures per car — indicating the model holds up reasonably well under real-world use. The 1.3 advisories per vehicle are typically minor maintenance items rather than structural problems, so budget for routine upkeep but don't expect surprise catastrophic repairs; have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the hybrid battery and cooling system, which are common wear points on this powertrain.

Average reliability 3.5% above UK average
83.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
38,803
typical mileage
28,461–53,614 middle half
8.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.22
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Audi Q7 S Line 55 TFSI E Quattro A

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 2021 Audi Q7 S Line 55 TFSI E Quattro A 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.

28,461
low mileage
38,803
typical
53,614
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Audi Q7 S Line 55 TFSI E Quattro A vehicles fall between 28,461 and 53,614 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.22
Avg failures per vehicle
1.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Audi Q7 S Line 55 TFSI E Quattro A:

2020