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Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa reliable? We analysed 254 real MOT tests across 148 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 254 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.7%
Typical Mileage
30,044mi
Annual Mileage
7,775mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI 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 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa.

Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.5%
2022
90.3%
2021

Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI 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 8
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2554020 2
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 2
Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall 1

Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI 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
5,116 mi/yr
Typical
7,775 mi/yr
Average
9,638 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,709 mi/yr

Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI 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 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 94 91.5% 19,586 30,044 42,847
2021 134 90.3% 19,999 31,409 41,176

How Long Does a Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa Last?

Based on 148 Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.8 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI 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
30,044 mi
75th Percentile
41,176 mi
95th Percentile
65,014 mi
Max Recorded
107,212 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa

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

Best year
2022

91.5% MOT pass rate from 94 tests

Year to avoid
2021

90.3% MOT pass rate from 134 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.5% across 94 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.3% — 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 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI 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 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa THIS CAR 91.7% 254 30,044 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
Volvo FH12 79.9% 492 736,376 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa?

The Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.7% across 254 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 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI 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 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa owner drives around 7,775 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 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa reliable?
Based on 254 MOT tests, the Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa has a 91.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa do per year?
The typical Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa does around 7,775 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI 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 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi A7 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa is 2022 with a 91.5% pass rate across 94 tests.