Audi A7

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 12 model years from 40,355 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests

40,355

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (94%)

Years Covered

About the Audi A7

The Audi A7 was MOT tested 40,355 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 12 model years (2010 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 3,583 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 88%. The 6 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Audi A7 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2010) averages 123,421 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 31,338 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,852

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Audi A7?

vs average of all models+8% (82% avg)

vs Audi brand average+0% (90% avg)

Best to worst year spread6 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Audi A7 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	90%	1,057	31,338 mi
2020	92%	1,042	36,344 mi
2019	94%	3,583	49,525 mi
2018	92%	3,633	57,647 mi
2017	90%	3,944	64,755 mi
2016	90%	5,542	75,979 mi
2015	90%	4,967	83,536 mi
2014	90%	4,568	93,646 mi
2013	90%	4,751	103,677 mi
2012	88%	3,203	115,331 mi
2011	89%	3,755	116,300 mi
2010	89%	310	123,421 mi

Questions about the Audi A7

Is the Audi A7 reliable?

Across its 12 model years in our data (2010 to 2021), the Audi A7 averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 40,355 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.

Which year Audi A7 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Audi A7 has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2012 model has the lowest at 88%, a 6 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.