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With 53,563 currently licensed in the UK, the Audi Q7 is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Q7 5 stars in 2019, with 94% adult occupant and 88% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £5,103 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £425/month or 64p/mile.
Theft risk is rated high at 11.3 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2019
Monthly Cost
£425
est. annual total
New From
£72,000
Euro NCAP tested the Q7 in 2019 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
94%
Child Occupant
88%
Pedestrian
71%
Safety Assist
72%
There are 16 known DVSA recalls affecting the Audi Q7. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/441
On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.
Build dates: 2020-11-05 to 2023-10-10
R/2024/018
The function of the side airbag may be restricted due to the airbag not being sufficiently secured to the front left seat frame.
Build dates: 2023-08-14 to 2023-10-17
R/2023/331
A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.�
Build dates: 2023-06-07 to 2023-06-12
R/2022/036
Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.
Build dates: 2019-11-07 to 2021-02-20
R/2021/236
One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
Build dates: 2019-11-07 to 2021-02-18
+ 11 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Audi Q7 are estimated at around £5,103 per year, or £425 per month.
Fuel
£1,345
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£2,908
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Q7 achieves a combined fuel economy of around 39.2 mpg (34.4 mpg urban, 43.5 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q7 | DIESEL | 39.2 mpg | 3.0L |
| Q7 | DIESEL/ELECTRIC | 156.9 mpg | 3.0L |
| Q7 | PETROL | 26.4 mpg | 3.0L |
| Q7 | PETROL/ELECTRIC | 27.4 mpg | 3.0L |
| Q7 | PETROL | 22.2 mpg | 3.6L |
| Q7 | DIESEL | 39.2 mpg | 4.0L |
| Q7 | DIESEL | 30.7 mpg | 4.1L |
| Q7 | PETROL | 21.2 mpg | 4.2L |
Starting from £72,000 new, a Audi Q7 typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £54,000 | −£18,000 |
| 2 years | 64% | £45,900 | −£26,100 |
| 3 years | 56% | £40,400 | −£31,600 |
| 4 years | 50% | £36,350 | −£35,650 |
| 5 years | 46% | £33,450 | −£38,550 |
| 6 years | 43% | £31,100 | −£40,900 |
| 7 years | 41% | £29,250 | −£42,750 |
| 8 years | 39% | £27,800 | −£44,200 |
| 9 years | 37% | £26,400 | −£45,600 |
| 10 years | 35% | £25,050 | −£46,950 |
The Q7 has a theft rate of 11.3 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated high compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Consider additional security measures such as a steering lock or tracking device.
There are currently 53,563 licensed and 4,342 SORN Q7s in the UK (57,905 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the Q7 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2019. It scored 94% for adult occupant protection, 88% for child occupant protection, 71% for vulnerable road users, and 72% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Q7 are estimated at around £5,103 per year (£425/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 16 known safety recalls affecting the Q7. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The Q7 has a theft rate of 11.3 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated high compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Extra security measures like tracking devices and steering locks are recommended.
A new Q7 starts from around £72,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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