Audi Q7 (2010)
2010 Audi Q7
CarHunch analysed 1,985 real MOT records for the 2010 Audi Q7. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Q7 passes its MOT at 84.5%, which is a solid 4.5 points above the UK average—but there's a serious red flag: 37.7% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects, nearly double the typical rate, so mechanical integrity shouldn't be assumed despite the headline pass figure. Diesel dominates the Q7 lineup (1,944 of 1,985 vehicles), and these cars are hitting MOT with median mileage of 83,000, which is reasonable for a 14-year-old SUV, yet they're racking up an average of 2.16 failures and 14.3 advisories per test—indicating ongoing wear and maintenance burden. The high advisory count reflects the complexity and age of this seven-seater, so budget for regular repairs. Before buying, obtain a full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, cooling system, and electrical components, where older Q7s commonly stumble.
What to check before buying a 2010 Audi Q7
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.
- ⚠️ 37.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 1,944 | 84.6% | 2.18 |
| Petrol (2%) | 41 | 84.1% | 1.34 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Audi Q7 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.
Half of all 2010 Audi Q7 vehicles fall between 66,768 and 98,747 miles.
2010 Audi Q7 — Still on the Road
1,280 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% 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.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Audi Q7
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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84.7%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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40.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25.2%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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25.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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