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Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa reliable? We analysed 463 real MOT tests across 150 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 463 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.5%
Typical Mileage
39,070mi
Annual Mileage
9,180mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa.

Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.7%
2022
92.6%
2021
91.1%
2020
86.7%
2019

Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2

Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,375 mi/yr
Typical
9,180 mi/yr
Average
10,416 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,494 mi/yr

Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 72 91.7% 22,068 28,271 41,627
2021 68 92.6% 27,591 38,864 47,945
2020 203 91.1% 27,404 38,321 52,276
2019 105 86.7% 33,652 54,688 68,594

How Long Does a Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa Last?

Based on 150 Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.2 years
Median
4.0 years

Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
39,070 mi
75th Percentile
54,829 mi
95th Percentile
82,522 mi
Max Recorded
140,732 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

92.6% MOT pass rate from 68 tests

Year to avoid
2019

86.7% MOT pass rate from 105 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.6% across 68 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa THIS CAR 90.5% 463 39,070 mi — yrs
Audi A3 78% 7,415,025 78,776 mi 29 yrs
Audi A4 76.1% 7,096,957 96,834 mi 31 yrs
Audi A6 78.4% 2,724,792 98,890 mi 31 yrs
Peugeot 2008 Active Premium + P-tch Ss 89.7% 852 29,316 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa?

The Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.5% across 463 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa owner drives around 9,180 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa reliable?
Based on 463 MOT tests, the Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa has a 90.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa do per year?
The typical Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa does around 9,180 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi A7 S Ln Blk ED 50TDI MHEV Q Sa is 2021 with a 92.6% pass rate across 68 tests.