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2021 Audi SQ7 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2021 Audi SQ7 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro As, from 118 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 118 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

118MOT tests in 2025
91%pass first time (all 2021 cars: 87%)
8,800typical miles a year
27%had tyres flagged

What gets flagged at MOT

The share of 2021 Audi SQ7 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Tyres
    27% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    8% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Seats and seatbelts
    5% of testsRough price £80–£250

    At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    4% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Lights and electrics
    2% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

Known faults

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

  • Below-par reliability
    All engines

    The Q7 scored just 74% in What Car?'s reliability survey, and parts are expensive.

    At the viewing: Get a full inspection, test every electrical item and check the VIN for outstanding recalls.

    Source: What Car?: used Audi Q7 (2015 on) review

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2022189Tyres 25%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2021 Audi SQ7 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro As registered in 2021. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score