Car statistics
Audi SQ7 statistics
How many Audi SQ7s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 1,455 DVSA MOT tests.
- Licensed in Great Britain 4,238 +4.8% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 120 Off the road, not taxed
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 89.1% Cars of the same ages 87.6%
- Rank by number licensed No. 456 of 1,159 models we cover
- Licensed count At its peak highest since 2016
- Average annual mileage 9,614 miles a year
How many Audi SQ7s are left in Great Britain?
There were 4,238 Audi SQ7s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 120 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2016.
Audi SQ7s licensed in Great Britain
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 187 |
| 2017 | 1,244 |
| 2018 | 2,185 |
| 2019 | 2,227 |
| 2020 | 2,717 |
| 2021 | 2,953 |
| 2022 | 3,306 |
| 2023 | 3,632 |
| 2024 | 3,948 |
| 2025 | 4,217 |
| 2026 | 4,238 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Audi SQ7 MOT reliability
In 2025, 89.1% of Audi SQ7 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Audi SQ7s tested pass 87.6% of the time, so the Audi SQ7 does better than average for its age, by 1.5 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 88.7%.
MOT first-time pass rate by age: Audi SQ7 vs all cars
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Audi SQ7 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 88.9% | 87.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common Audi SQ7 MOT defects and advisories
The single most common reason a Audi SQ7 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords”, on 30.2% of 159 failed tests. 29.7% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 30.2% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 20.8% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 11.9% |
| Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements Identification of the vehicle | 8.8% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.5% |
| Tyres: bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres | 6.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common advisories
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 14.9% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 6.5% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 3.8% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 2.7% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 2.5% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 2.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 1.9% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 1.8% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 1.3% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged Tyres | 1.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Audi SQ7 by year
The 2020 Audi SQ7 has its own page, with its MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 577 | 542 | 89.1% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Audi SQ7 annual mileage
The average Audi SQ7 covers 9,614 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
Average annual mileage by age
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 9,566 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Audi SQ7 registrations over time
Registrations of Audi SQ7s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 1,206 in 2017. In 2025, 317 were registered.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 196 |
| ’17 | 1,206 |
| ’18 | 1,008 |
| ’19 | 177 |
| ’20 | 601 |
| ’21 | 372 |
| ’22 | 421 |
| ’23 | 394 |
| ’24 | 401 |
| ’25 | 317 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Audi SQ7 engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 4,361 Audi SQ7s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 100.0% have an engine of 3,901cc to 4,000cc. Diesels made up 100.0% of those licensed in 2016 and 59.6% in 2025.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 3,901cc to 4,000cc 4,360 licensed | 100.0% |
| Other sizes 1 licensed | 0.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,901–4,000cc | Diesel | 2,599 | 59.6% |
| 3,901–4,000cc | Petrol | 1,761 | 40.4% |
Fuel type, 2016 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – |
| 2015 | – | – |
| 2016 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 99.7% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 88.2% | 11.8% |
| 2022 | 78.0% | 22.0% |
| 2023 | 70.6% | 29.4% |
| 2024 | 64.0% | 36.0% |
| 2025 | 59.6% | 40.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Audi SQ7 fuel economy and CO2
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Audi SQ7 from 2025, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2025 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 22.8 to 23.3 mpg, with CO2 of 276 to 282 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 petrol | 22.8–23.3 | 276–282 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 1 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
- Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
- Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “SQ7”. How we use VCA’s figures.
Audi SQ7 safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Audi SQ7 in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Audi SQ7. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the Audi SQ7 with other Audi models
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 4,358 SQ7 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 1,455 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
- MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over in 2025; retests are excluded. Age is rounded to the nearest year.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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