2007 Audi Allroad: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2007 Audi Allroad?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2007 Audi Allroad than on all cars registered in 2007.

• Suspension arm bushes and joints2× usual
  Audi Allroad

  20.5% All 2007 cars

  10.4%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.5%, against 2.2% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.

• Anti-roll bar link bushes7.8× usual
  Audi Allroad

  7.8% All 2007 cars

  1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.9%, against 0.2% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£280 (pair of drop links) Checkatrade

  At the viewing: Drive slowly over bumps and listen for a knock or rattle from the front. Worn anti-roll bar links are a cheap fix.

• Flexible brake hoses2.5× usual
  Audi Allroad

  10.6% All 2007 cars

  4.2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.7%, against 0.7% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £50–£200 our estimate

  At the viewing: Look for cracked or bulging rubber hoses behind the wheels and in the engine bay.

• Windscreen1.9× usual
  Audi Allroad

  7.3% All 2007 cars

  3.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.1%, against 0.1% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£300 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check for chips or cracks in the driver's view.

• Seat belts2.3× usual
  Audi Allroad

  3.4% All 2007 cars

  1.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.8%, against 0.6% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £80–£250 our estimate

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

Common 2007 Audi Allroad MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2007 Audi Allroad MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Suspension
  40% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Tyres
  34% 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
  30% 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.

• Lights and electrics
  28% of testsRough price £10–£80

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

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  12% of testsRough price £15–£250

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

• Oil and fluid leaks
  9% of testsRough price £80–£600

  At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2007 Audi Allroad

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the suspension arm bushes and joints? (Flagged at MOT 2× as often on the 2007 Audi Allroad as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the anti-roll bar link bushes? (Flagged at MOT 7.8× as often on the 2007 Audi Allroad as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the flexible brake hoses? (Flagged at MOT 2.5× as often on the 2007 Audi Allroad as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?