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Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A reliable? We analysed 2,540 real MOT tests across 946 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,540 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.6%
Typical Mileage
36,728mi
Annual Mileage
9,046mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A.

Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

97%
2023
91.6%
2022
90.7%
2021
90.1%
2020
90%
2019

Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9

Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,237 mi/yr
Typical
9,046 mi/yr
Average
10,514 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,835 mi/yr

Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 67 97.0% 23,913 28,756 41,390
2022 262 91.6% 25,407 34,510 45,398
2021 667 90.7% 27,158 35,211 44,026
2020 1,307 90.1% 26,405 37,911 50,554
2019 150 90.0% 25,583 39,074 52,108

How Long Does a Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A Last?

Based on 946 Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.8 years
Median
4.0 years

Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
36,728 mi
75th Percentile
49,076 mi
95th Percentile
75,004 mi
Max Recorded
151,201 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A

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

Best year
2023

97.0% MOT pass rate from 67 tests

Year to avoid
2019

90.0% MOT pass rate from 150 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.0% across 67 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A THIS CAR 90.6% 2,540 36,728 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
Jeep Cherokee Renegade Crd 72.6% 2,287 73,774 mi 21 yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A?

The Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.6% across 2,540 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 Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A 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 Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A owner drives around 9,046 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 Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A reliable?
Based on 2,540 MOT tests, the Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A has a 90.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A do per year?
The typical Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A does around 9,046 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A?
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 Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi Q7 S Line 45 TDI MHEV QUAT A is 2023 with a 97.0% pass rate across 67 tests.