Audi Q7 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Audi Q7 is a large suv. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 158 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 48 of 442, and 18.3% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is tread depth (2.5% of tests).
Ranked 48 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 3 of 24 large SUVs
In 2024, 47,838 Audi Q7s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 18.3% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Audi Q7 is 37% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 10.3% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
18.3%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
10.3%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
10,100
Typical age at test: 8 years
Audi Q7 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Audi Q7 MOT faults
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken1.9% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2% of tests
What the Audi Q7 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.7% | About average |
| Lights and electrics | 4.2% | ▼ 62% less often |
| Suspension | 4.0% | ▼ 54% less often |
| Brakes | 3.6% | ▼ 48% less often |
| Visibility | 2.5% | ▼ 44% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.8% | ▼ 43% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.8% | ▼ 74% less often |
| Steering | 0.7% | ▼ 66% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.6% | ▼ 39% less often |
| Wheels | 0.5% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
What MPG does the Audi Q7 do?
Official economy for the Audi Q7 ranges from 20.8 to 49.6mpg across the 48 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2007–2025). A typical petrol version manages 26.4mpg and a typical diesel 39.2mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Audi Q7 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Audi Q7 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £225 to £790 a year.
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Official figures for 48 versions sold in the UK between 2007 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Official economy
20.8–49.6 mpg
CO2
29–326 g/km
Power
231–394 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q7 TDI quattro 231PS tiptronic231 PS · A8 · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 35.8 mpg | 208g | £200 | 37% |
| Q7 TDI quattro 286PS tiptronic286 PS · A8 · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 35.3 mpg | 209g | £200 | 37% |
| Q7 TFSI quattro 340PS tiptronic340 PS · A8 · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 27.4 mpg | 234g | £200 | 37% |
| Q7 TFSI e quattro 394PS tiptronic394 PS · A8 · listed 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 217.3 mpg | 29g | £200 | 10% |
| Q7 3.0 V6 TDI quattro 218PS 8speed Tiptronic with 19'' & 20'' wheelsQA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 48.7 mpg | 150g | £200 | – |
| Q7 3.0 V6 TDI quattro 218PS 8speed Tiptronic with 21'' & 22'' wheelsQA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 45.6 mpg | 161g | £200 | – |
| Q7 3.0 V6 TDI quattro 272PS 8speed Tiptronic with 19'' & 20'' wheelsQA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 47.1 mpg | 158g | £200 | – |
| Q7 3.0 V6 TDI quattro 272PS 8speed Tiptronic with 21'' & 22'' wheelsQA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 44.1 mpg | 168g | £200 | – |
| Q7 SQ7 4.0 TDI V8 quattro 435PS 8speed Tiptronic with 20'' wheelsQD8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 39.2 mpg | 190g | £200 | – |
| Q7 SQ7 4.0 TDI V8 quattro 435PS 8speed Tiptronic with 21'' & 22'' wheelsQD8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 37.2 mpg | 199g | £200 | – |
| Q7 45 TDI quattro 231PS tiptronic 19'' wheelsA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 41.5 mpg | 178g | £200 | – |
| Q7 45 TDI quattro 231PS tiptronic 20'' wheelsA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 41.5 mpg | 178g | £200 | – |
| Q7 45 TDI quattro 231PS tiptronic 21'' wheelsA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 41.5 mpg | 179g | £200 | – |
| Q7 50 TDI quattro 286PS tiptronic 20'' wheelsA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 41.5 mpg | 177g | £200 | – |
| Q7 50 TDI quattro 286PS tiptronic 21'' wheelsA8 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 41.5 mpg | 178g | £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 48 versions.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Audi Q7 reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Audi Q7 is 37% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 158 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Audi Q7?
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 Q7 do?
Official economy for the Audi Q7 ranges from 20.8 to 49.6mpg across the 48 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2007–2025). A typical petrol version manages 26.4mpg and a typical diesel 39.2mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Audi Q7?
Any Audi Q7 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Audi Q7 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £225 to £790 a year.
›How many Audi Q7s fail their MOT?
18.3% of Audi Q7s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 10.3% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Audi Q7 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.