Used car guide
2020 Audi Q7: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Petrol
90% pass first time (all 2020 cars: 87%)
Nothing stands out above the usual rate
1,322 MOTsSee the petrol guide ›
Diesel
89% pass first time (all 2020 cars: 87%)
Stands out: nail or damage in a tyre 1.8×, number plates 2.6×, windscreen 1.9×
9,093 MOTsSee the diesel guide ›
Hybrid
90% pass first time (all 2020 cars: 87%)
Nothing stands out above the usual rate
615 MOTsSee the hybrid guide ›
Known faults on every 2020 Audi Q7
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
Below-par reliability
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.
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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% |
| 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% |
| 2007 | 8,767 | Tyres 34% |
| 2006 | 3,462 | Brakes 32% |