Audi A7 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Audi A7 is a executive car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 178 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 34 of 442, and 15.8% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is tread depth (2.5% of tests).
Ranked 34 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 1 of 16 executive cars
In 2024, 16,860 Audi A7s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 15.8% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Audi A7 is 44% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 12.0% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
15.8%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
12.0%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
10,000
Typical age at test: 8 years
Audi A7 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Audi A7 MOT faults
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2% of tests
- Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9% of tests
What the Audi A7 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 7.4% | About average |
| Suspension | 3.0% | ▼ 64% less often |
| Lights and electrics | 2.5% | ▼ 75% less often |
| Brakes | 1.9% | ▼ 70% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.6% | ▼ 42% less often |
| Visibility | 1.4% | ▼ 66% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.8% | ▼ 68% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.5% | ▼ 25% less often |
| Wheels | 0.5% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Steering | 0.2% | ▼ 91% less often |
What MPG does the Audi A7 do?
Official economy for the Audi A7 ranges from 29.4 to 62.8mpg across the 69 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2025). A typical petrol version manages 39.2mpg and a typical diesel 52.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Audi A7 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Audi A7 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £445 a year.
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Official figures for 69 versions sold in the UK between 2012 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Official economy
29.4–62.8 mpg
CO2
31–225 g/km
Power
204–299 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A7 Sportback 40 TDI quattro 204PS204 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 48.7 mpg | 152g | £200 | 36% |
| A7 Sportback 45 TFSI quattro 265PS265 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 36.2 mpg | 177g | £200 | 37% |
| A7 Sportback 50 TFSI e quattro 299PS299 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 201.8 mpg | 31g | £200 | 10% |
| A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI Ultra V6 218PS 7-speed S-tronic 19'' wheelsD7 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 60.1 mpg | 122g | £200 | – |
| A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI Ultra V6 218PS 7-speed S-tronic 20'' wheelsD7 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 126g | £200 | – |
| A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI Ultra V6 218PS 7-speed S-tronic 21'' wheelsD7 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 126g | £200 | – |
| A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro V6 218PS 7-speed S-tronic 19'' wheelsQD7 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 144g | £200 | – |
| A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro V6 218PS 7-speed S-tronic 20'' wheelsQD7 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 147g | £200 | – |
| A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro V6 218PS 7-speed S-tronic 21'' wheelsQD7 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 147g | £200 | – |
| A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro V6 272PS 7-speed S-tronic 19'' wheelsQD7 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 54.3 mpg | 138g | £200 | – |
| A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro V6 272PS 7-speed S-tronic 20'' wheelsQD7 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 52.3 mpg | 142g | £200 | – |
| A7 Sportback 3.0 TDI quattro V6 272PS 7-speed S-tronic 21'' wheelsQD7 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 52.3 mpg | 142g | £200 | – |
| A7 Sportback 3.0 BiTDI quattro V6 320PS 8-speed Tiptronic 19'' wheelsQA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 45.6 mpg | 164g | £200 | – |
| A7 Sportback 3.0 BiTDI quattro V6 320PS 8-speed Tiptronic 20'' wheelsQA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 44.8 mpg | 167g | £200 | – |
| A7 Sportback 3.0 BiTDI quattro V6 320PS 8-speed Tiptronic 21'' wheelsQA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 44.8 mpg | 167g | £200 | – |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 69 versions.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Audi A7 reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Audi A7 is 44% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 178 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Audi A7?
The most common MOT fault is “Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”, found in 2.5% of tests.
›What MPG does the Audi A7 do?
Official economy for the Audi A7 ranges from 29.4 to 62.8mpg across the 69 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2025). A typical petrol version manages 39.2mpg and a typical diesel 52.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Audi A7?
Any Audi A7 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Audi A7 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £445 a year.
›How many Audi A7s fail their MOT?
15.8% of Audi A7s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 12.0% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Audi A7 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.