2007 Audi All Road Avant — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 457 MOT tests analysed for the 2007 Audi All Road Avant, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and suspension. Its pass rate of 81.4% was above the average for cars of a similar age (74.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.1% | 46 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.6% | 30 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.3% | 29 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.6% | 21 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.4% | 20 |
| 6 | Brakes | 4.4% | 20 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 30 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 19 |
| 3 | Washers | 18 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 18 |
| 5 | Joints | 15 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 33.5% | 153 |
| 2 | Tyres | 28.7% | 131 |
| 3 | Brakes | 21.2% | 97 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 17.1% | 78 |
| 5 | Visibility | 10.1% | 46 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 6.8% | 31 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 90-120k | 77 | 15.6% |
| 120-150k | 120 | 23.3% |
| 150k+ | 237 | 18.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 122 | 17.2% |
| 2022 | 108 | 20.4% |
| 2023 | 98 | 16.3% |
| 2024 | 69 | 17.4% |
| 2025 | 60 | 23.3% |
What to check before buying a 2007 All Road Avant
Before buying a 2007 Audi All Road Avant, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 10.1% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (10.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (6.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Suspension (6.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Audi All Road Avants pass their MOT?
81.4% of the 457 2007 Audi All Road Avant MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Audi All Road Avant?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.1% of tests, followed by tyres (6.6%).
Does the 2007 All Road Avant get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.6% in the 90-120k band to 18.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 457 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.