2007 Audi Q7 petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Audi Q7 first registered in 2007 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 168 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 168 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2007 Audi Q7 petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2007 Audi Q7 petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension25% 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.
- Tyres25% 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.
- Brakes24% 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 electrics22% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Oil and fluid leaks20% 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.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors8% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Known faults on the 2007 Audi Q7 petrol
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.
- All engines
Fast front tyre wear
Owners report front tyres lasting under 7,000 miles, with the outer edges wearing fastest.
At the viewing: Check the front tyres, especially the outer edges, and ask how often they've been replaced.
- All engines
Powered tailgate recall
A 2007 recall covered a fault with the electric tailgate.
At the viewing: Open and close the tailgate several times, and run the free DVSA recall check.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2007 Audi Q7 petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Audi Q7 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 112 | Tyres 17% |
| 2022 | 3,359 | Tyres 26% |
| 2021 | 6,316 | Tyres 25% |
| 2020 | 11,030 | Tyres 26% |
| 2019 | 13,370 | Tyres 26% |
| 2018 | 14,131 | Tyres 27% |
| 2017 | 15,665 | Tyres 26% |
| 2016 | 14,354 | Tyres 25% |
| 2015 | 9,528 | Tyres 26% |
| 2014 | 9,529 | Tyres 29% |
| 2013 | 9,452 | Tyres 30% |
| 2012 | 6,892 | Tyres 30% |
| 2011 | 5,278 | Tyres 30% |
| 2010 | 4,385 | Tyres 32% |
| 2009 | 3,638 | Tyres 31% |
| 2008 | 6,308 | Tyres 33% |
| 2006 | 3,462 | Brakes 32% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Audi Q7 cars first registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score