Is the Audi Q7 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 47,538 MOT tests, around 50% of Audi Q7s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 36% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 14%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 97% diesel. Diesel Q7s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 50%
- Likely charged
- 36%
- Depends on the car
- 14%
- MOT tests analysed
- 47,538
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Q7 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Q7s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant85 tested | Likely compliant28 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant3,161 tested | Likely compliant439 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant4,622 tested | Likely compliant3 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant4,669 tested | Likely compliant3 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant5,126 tested | Likely compliant7 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant4,869 tested | Likely compliant6 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car3,228 tested | Likely compliant5 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car3,239 tested | Likely compliant5 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged3,224 tested | Likely compliant10 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged2,332 tested | Likely compliant32 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged1,826 tested | Likely compliant25 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged1,532 tested | Likely compliant23 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged1,303 tested | Likely compliant12 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged2,329 tested | Likely compliant33 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged3,320 tested | Likely compliant61 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged1,332 tested | Likely compliant67 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Q7
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (97% of Q7s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (2% of Q7s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Q7s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (14% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Audi can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Q7s fare at the MOT too: see the Audi Q7 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Audi Q7 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Audi Q7s in this data were first registered between 2006 and 2021. 2017 was the most common year, with 5,344 tests (11% of the total), and half were registered in 2015 or later.
Q7s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 85% of the time, at an average of 52,253 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 77% of the time with 118,529 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Q7s likely to comply are from 2016. 4,869 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 80% of the time and averaged 70,269 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Q7's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (2.5% of tests) and "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (1.8%); suspension: "fractured or broken" (2.1%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 16.6% of tests.
Overall, 82% of Q7s passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 80,217 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 47,538 first MOT tests of the Audi Q7 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 47,538 MOT tests say about the Audi Q7 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Audi Q7 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 50% of Q7s on the road are likely compliant and 36% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Q7 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Q7s first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Q7 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Q7s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Q7 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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