Audi Q7 (2016)

5,384 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.6% first-time pass rate

2016 Audi Q7

CarHunch analysed 5,384 real MOT records for the 2016 Audi Q7. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2016 Audi Q7 passes its MOT slightly more often than the UK average, with an 84.6% first-time pass rate versus 80%, but one in four of these vehicles has recorded a dangerous defect—a notably high figure that suggests some examples have serious structural or safety issues worth investigating on the used market. The diesel-heavy cohort (99% of the dataset) shows no particular weakness, maintaining that same 84.6% pass rate.

At just over 58,000 miles median, these Q7s are running below average mileage for their age, yet still accumulate over 7 advisories per vehicle on average, pointing to wear in suspension, brakes, and trim rather than catastrophic failure. Before committing to one, get a full pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks the suspension bushes, brake discs, and electrical connectors—common problem areas on this generation—and ask the dealer for the complete MOT history to spot any pattern of repairs.

Average reliability 4.6% above UK average
84.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
58,181
typical mileage
46,190–72,757 middle half
24%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.03
avg MOT failures per car
over 7.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2016 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.
  • ⚠️ 24% 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 (99%) 5,339 84.6% 1.03
Petrol (1%) 27 92.7% 0.37
Electric Diesel (0%) 14 85.7% 1.29
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) 4 89.3% 0.75

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 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.

46,190
low mileage
58,181
typical
72,757
high mileage

Half of all 2016 Audi Q7 vehicles fall between 46,190 and 72,757 miles.

2016 Audi Q7 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 4,545 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.

4,932 4,545 2019 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.

MOT History Averages

7.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.03
Avg failures per vehicle
7.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Audi Q7

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 33.8%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 33.1%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 29.2%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 28.7%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 26.7%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 25.6%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 20%
    Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
  • 15.9%
    Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.

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