Should You Buy an AUDI A7? (Test Drive & Review MK1)

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It's hard to believe but the Audi A7 has been around for a decade. You know what that means - depreciation has made them affordable for us mortals. Let's see what they're like.
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[@jonmayhew4468]

it's so refreshing to see you review "real world" cars, which I'm sure your audience actually has a shot of owning one day. The reviews of exotics, ridiculously tuned and hyper cars that make up the majority of KZbin content these days is tiresome. Keep up the good work Chief

[@HighPeakAutos]

jon mayhew Thanks! I love to see how far your money can stretch on the used market than new. Plus I couldn’t afford to buy new anyway

[@Alexander_l322]

I totally agree Jon

[@reuben8140]

Nailed it Jon. Somewhat aspirational but still accesible cars.

[@711honved]

Totally agree! Even the Top Gear boys thought any review of a supercar was not complete without stripping the tyres with a few doughnuts!

[@Befree9]

Do you realise how much this car is I don’t think the average dude ore dudet could afford this prices starting at £47,000 No this is a car dot the rich or a drug dealer or a company exec Dude wake up

[@andrewmitchell8859]

🤦🏼‍♂️ Damn it not again ! Another car I've bought in my head !

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hahaha

[@lukeferguson9010]

Same forgot the existed

[@epicon6]

It's ten times nicer than the current gen A7.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree

[@santana9537]

Much nicer than the newer A7 which is filled with an annoying infotainment system and fake exterior vents

[@BojanPetrovicvft]

YES! Thank God i am not the only one that thinks this way. Your comment made me smile.

[@shortandy6284]

So sad when you think what it could have become...however the c7 facelift is my absolute dreamcar and i saved almost enough to buy it...soon. Even if the newer model would cost as much as the older one i would prefer the c7

[@BojanPetrovicvft]

@@shortandy6284 Hell yeah ANDY go for it. Interior of this car is superb. It is beautiful ❤️ you will be satisfied. Much nicer looking tha any newer Audi with two tv's inside

[@lash9400]

I have a friend who has a 2014 3.0T and he drives like a lunatic. He’s so impressed with it, that he’s going to keep it and according to him the reliability has been stellar.

[@SHProductions786]

This is one of the most helpful Channels on KZbin for UK car buyers! Thank you so much!

[@adamporter5038]

Amazing car review. I can’t wait to pick up my new 5 series from you on Saturday. Keep up the great work Matt.

[@onedigg90]

Such an authentic car review, rather than the hyped up stuff other channels do 👍🏻

[@gordonsteen5266]

Love your reviews really down to earth and honest without going over the top. I had an A6 3.0TDI and loved it, changed it for a Q7 and loved it too. Both were new at the time but in this day and age and at my time of life wouldnt buy new again. This A7 really looks like it would fit the bill

[@BrenTravisMusician]

Your channel is genuis. Genuine and well made videos with a huge range of cars that people can afford, plus it advertises your business at the same time. Really enjoy your reviews.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! I appreciate it :)

[@deandakin3196]

Cracking review of a great car. Ran one for five years and it never missed a beat. Bought it at 13 months old when it had haemorrhaged about 25k in depreciation. Made the mistake of getting one with 21" wheels...looked great but god those tyres are expensive. Keep the great content coming.

[@Zerofightervi]

How do you get an Audi driver to use their indicators? You charge them £1000 for scrolling ones.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Zerofightervi which is even worse when they are already fitted but not activated. They can be turned on for free, if you know someone with the right gadget.

[@Zerofightervi]

@@Jabber-ig3iw Oh really, I didn't know that. Obviously the guys who'd just spent a grand to get them didn't either 😁.

[@bertalanlovasz7512]

Jabber 1974 many things are like this at manufacturers. Cheaper to have them all installed ( some parts..) instead of making two variants.

[@Hbk1998G]

Well, wrong. Dynamic turn signals are available as standard only on cars with matrix/full LED headlights. If you have xenons/partially led in the front, you can upgrade the tail light to have dynamic signals. You cant activate dynamic on any facelifted A5, only with ECU "hacks" or aftermarket units. A6 has dynamic only on 2015+ models with full LED or matrix headlights. A4 has them only on the tail light on the B9. Most of the time it will be cheaper to get aftermarket units. Ive facelifted my B8 to B8.5 back and the front is still B8, because I find the B8.5 headlights to be ugly, and Ive got aftermarket dynamic tail lights for less than 500 Euros. And you just cant do anything on the stock LED b8.5 tail light, even though they look the same. You need another module and you need to modify the ECU. Yea you can activate a new menu, you can activate parking sensors animations in case you dont have them. you can activate foglight cornering or Bi Xenon cornering. You are right about activating software features, but thats not one of them.

[@bensmithkent22]

I love using the indicators on mine cos they sweep. Maybe thats why audi fitted them from 66 regs onwards even to the cooking models to encourage the stereotypical driver? Didnt pay 1000 for mine cars secondhand anyway its got the auto dipping thing full beam on the front leds but I thought only the rears sweep/scroll whatever the term is. Did they not come on all b9 a4s even early 1.4 tfsi se or sport specs on 65 plates?

[@jonnynorris4207]

Glad your channels growing , I've been here for a while now. I watch many different car channels on KZbin from the high budget ones, drag races etc and smaller channels. Yours has something refreshing and unique, it may be because you're showing mostly cars that I myself and others would consider buying. But nevertheless its good content anyhow 👌

[@HighPeakAutos]

Jonathan Norris Thanks! I appreciate it

[@MilesV8]

My uncle has one of them. His is now just under 2 years old and he loves it. It does look and drive beautifully.

[@tmd0119]

Well you couldn't of timed this Video better I am looking at these right now! Love it

[@terryboy1235]

Brilliant review again mate love the shape of the A7 great advice for possibly buying one! 👍🏻

[@jamescurley5062]

Thank you for reviewing the 2nd hand car market . Giving an honest straight to the point reviews on cars that the majority of people can afford and appreciate

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! I appreciate it :)

[@stephenlane9168]

You never disappoint in your videos Mattm like the insights and review of the vehicles you are stocking at your High Peak Autos.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@TonyT-fz8od]

best to the point reviewer ive seen in a long time thank you

[@lucacristian5919]

Thanks mate for the video, I was waiting for the A7 review ! I think you should keep it but if you said something big it’s on its way (Jag or Range) looking forward for that vid too! Cheers

[@joshd9454]

good stuff mate im from oldham and love watching your vids keep up the good content!

[@TheGreatestPlayerInTheWorld]

Yay the mans back! Like your mustard top 👍😁

[@johnward182]

Yet again great review ? Makes me think which car to buy next , so much choice and your reviews are spot on 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

John Ward Thanks for watching

[@Alexander_l322]

I agree with jon mayhew these real car tests are real and very interesting to watch. I especially enjoy these videos as a fair few of the cars you talk about are ones on my list to own at some point.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Nobody like me Thanks!

[@jamieT973]

Excellent vid, always loved Audi since my Mk1 TT. So not surprised you had nothing bad to say about it. 👍

[@nickscholes9906]

Love the comment about being a "sensible German Accountant" that owned an A8, well that was me and I absolutely loved it. I wasn't taken by the A7 originally and always felt the Merc CLS looked better, especially the estate which looks like no other car. But I've really come round to liking the looks of it and yet again a brilliant review that could sway me to replacing my A6 with one, one day soon. Thanks.

[@bensmithkent22]

Love all these vids as im a closet car geek. Always add my two bob opinion on here if ive driven or sat in one thats been reviewed. Not driven an A7 but sat in one in 2010 in canterbury town centre during a depressing unemployed stage of life. They were promoting this and the a1. Remember coming away wanting an A1 1.4 tfsi and being shocked that the gap in interior quality not being that vast depsite the prices as the little one was so well made.

[@geriatricmotorcars9516]

Great all rounder ' Classic design , and the best looking of the lot ' And what an engine ' Great review

[@tristanbw]

I appreciate you my friend, you got no idea how helpful and amazong your content is. Sorry for bad engles

[@pedromanafaia]

Nice one. All your videos are great. I'm not even looking for a car, but every time I watch any of your videos I feel like to go out and buy one! (the models you test) :)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks for watching!

[@athenastarbrite2955]

My 2 favorite Audi are 06 A8L and early A5. Great reviews as always!

[@Mowser63]

Very good review. I have a 2012 tdi Quattro s line with 162000 on the clock. Still runs like new...... I’ve done 112k of those miles and can honestly say, the best car I’ve ever owned....... and I’ve owned many. As with all high mileage vehicles, the key to trouble free ownership is regular maintenance and halve the oil change gaps once the car hits 100k. I’m averaging 38mpg and using around 1 litre of quality oil per 5000 miles. Don’t rag them and they will do 300k.

[@user-jo4eq8xi8w]

hell yea, this makes me happy. im 16 and almost have enough money to buy a used one with 70k so this makes me confident

[@MrSmoothasf]

Regarding the timing chain. Is this one of the Audi engines like the A5 where you have to take out the whole engine just to replace it? I've got the A4 Avant but always wanted one of these but put off by the stories of some Audi's costing £3-4k to change a timing chain

[@pauldickinson3809]

Another good video.keep them coming please.

[@Jonc25]

Last Audi i owned was was a 83 2.2 GT coupe, loved that car. Sure i would love this to, something about driving an Audi thats different to other marques. I like it.

[@catapfract]

As aways ....good content and video execution..and the smoot and relax feel that you give to all

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching

[@Manos-de-Piedra]

Definitely one of the best cars I've owned the A7, would definitely get another one! They look so elegant!

[@HighPeakAutos]

I like them :)

[@CReyes112]

Great review! You speak very well, focusing on the right components of the car. Thank you!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad you liked it!

[@petermaunder8357]

Just bought a three year old one in matador red.Just love driving it.

[@paulkaminski8829]

I’m not an Audi fanboy but drove one of these a while ago and was blown away with the quality and performance

[@llamamanism]

I’m really enjoying these reviews, I just wish I could find such nice examples. I would have liked to see the frameless doors open though

[@Glosiam]

Awesome review, straight to the point with no bullshit, keep going maté ..

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@TheSlug2143]

Currently considering an Audi A7 1st gen facelist and a video like this is a great aid. Thank you.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@StuPony111]

Must have been reading my mind as I watched your review of a Mercedes CLS when mentioned the A7. Short, sharp to the point with your trademark quirky and at times acidic comments which are honest, real.

[@briannguyen5445]

Wow love the raising and lowering mechanism of the screen. Fantastic

[@HighPeakAutos]

Its a nice touch

[@Bootneck-RMC]

Another fantastic review, thank you.

[@craighogg5472]

So far you've done reviews of every car I've ever thought of owning or wanted to see a good review of - BUT - there is an exception to this. The VW Touareg 2015/16 model. Would be great to see you do a review of one!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Its on my to-do list

[@LG-kl3co]

This fellas reviews are probably the best on the "tube"...no childish silliness, just good factual and expert comments.

[@HighPeakAutos]

L G Thanks!

[@maxineking5920]

Only just found High Peak Autos. Great and informative reviews. Info which is actually useful unlike others who like some cooking programs give you the ingredients and miss out weights and timings . . .

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you. I appreciate it

[@arnaskrauleidis9720]

Bought 2012 3.0TFSI with the 8 speed double clutch gearbox. Love it to bits. Gets good millage in highway, and its not really that tragic in the city too. Sitting on 19" wheels so it's a little jumpy on the backroads, but still really good ride. In general i think these mk1 a7's are going to hold they're value really well as the first cls did. Iconic styling, reliable engines what more could one need.

[@Aluzcz]

I'm not sure if the 8 speed was ever DSG... i think you have a ZF mate....

[@adenbaksh4843]

Do you still own it?

[@jordanrudge3411]

My dad got the a6 biturbo with 313 hp for a courtesy car, it flew! But also did 45mpg! Absolutely loved it.

[@BluCat86]

Just subbed, good work mate - keep it up. Looking forward to the next one.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for subscribing :)

[@geetee7154]

A great review Matt, i think the A7 is probably the best looking Audi to date {bar a RS6!!} in my opinion better looking than any Merc or BMW .i also note you are nudging 40k Subscribers,which is amazing,keep up the great work you are doing.

[@noelcahill6707]

Great review mate I'm 40 in January so this is on my short list

[@shaunescarlett.1]

Great Video, I have always liked the A7 & have been close to buying one BUT I love my BMW E60 535d Auto too much, especially that I have now fitted a new M5 rear bumper & bespoke made stainless full quad system It came to me with a genuine 1 owner & FULL BMW service history. In Carbon Black it looks awesome 😉

[@robdavis4331]

Yet another great video bud! I've always looked at the A7 as a completely pointless car in the Audi range (until they started adding more and more suv/crossover crap) however watching this video has changed my mind and it does have some unique features. I have an Audi A6 Avant with the 3.0tdi and it's a monster of an engine! Especially after a remap... 👍 Keep up the great work mate, your videos are awesome!

[@jankesss123499]

I'm currently driving 2013 a7 and absolutely love it had it for almost a year

[@HighPeakAutos]

They're great cars aren't they

[@MattCSLnut]

Great review as always Matt 👏🏼 BTW M-B CLS came out in 2005 👍🏼

[@syburton8662]

As always, straight onto Autotrader to see what's about......🤣 Another great video, expertly done, keep up the good work!....👍

[@-Burts30]

Sy Burton , same 😂

[@syburton8662]

@@-Burts30 we Burton's obviously have great minds.....😉

[@-Burts30]

Sy Burton I didn’t even clock that 😂

[@HAYDNBBH]

Those 6 pot vag diesels are amazing, genuinely feels like you're driving a petrol, sounds good too literally ticks every box

[@cytrynowy_melon6604]

But putting it into new S versions of A7 is too much. On idle you can still hear it's a diesel. It still does not sound as goods as petrol under hard acceleration. Person buying such car, especially in sporty versions, should be able to afford fuel. If VW wants both torque, economy and low co2 emissions in their sport cars, they should have gone electric long time ago. Build a network of charging stations and introduce a lineup of electric cars more than decade ago. If very small Tesla was able to do it, Volkswagen could also, but they preferred to complain about hybrids and electrics 'not being ready for customer market'. The true reason is that they want to make profits on already researched diesel technology as long as possible. It's cheaper and would be understandable in Dacia car. But is it spirit of VORSPRUNG DURCH TECHNIK?

[@TheMingball]

Not as good sounding or pulling than the BMW version though. You really feel as if you have a petrol in one of those.

[@J.K.Barrik]

Buddy if you think diesels sound good, you need your hearing tested 😂 diesels sound god awful even very expensive models, sound like a metallic tractor engine, absolutely awful and thank god ULEZ will render a lot of them off the road. It's not just the noise, diesels are really shit to drive too, very limited power band range, 5,000 rpm max, nothing up to around 3,000 rpm, still nothing and then WOOSH, all the power comes in at one go and then you have change gear 😂 Petrol engines aren't like that

[@Manu-Official]

Lol at comparing sound with BMWs, that all have fake noises going through the speakers... Also, the guy above my comment clearly never driven one of those V6 diesel audis. I have one of those and rarely push beyond 3.000 RPM as the torque is already present much below that sort of rev range...

[@lukeferguson9010]

Right then matt, video idea for you? Top 5: hatch backs Top 5: Suv Top 5:saloons of cars you have reviewed or even ones you haven’t!

[@bossman8681]

Excellent review.. made my day 🤗

[@yorkshiredefender1105]

This is my wife’s car. Thanks for the review. It’s a epic motor 3litre Quattro fast as hell, all the toys, even night vision.

[@yorkshiredefender1105]

And it’s good to be different

[@bobmartin5101]

I have looked at these on numerous occasions, they are tempting.

[@eddiemonsoon2620]

Well... After toying with buying a new car or saving for a ‘rainy day’ I obviously went out and bought a very similar A7. 3.0 V6 TDi Quattro on a 15 plate at 42k miles after seeing your review. Initially, absolutely LOVED it! I was hopeful that the German engineering wouldn’t let me down! Alas it’s currently an Audi ornament on my drive due to an engine cooling fault (awaiting repair) I’d be interested to know if anyone else has experienced this if they own this car or if I’ve just bought a lemon?!?! Having said that, I can’t wait for it to be fixed. As per your very astute review, it’s an awesome piece of kit, a genuine pleasure to drive and surprisingly cost effective to own and run, given the size of it. Thanks for your honest review, . Love the channel too!

[@damianfuller74]

Kisstory! On the stereo! Ooo lovely choice! Shanks and bigfoot 'sweet like chocolate' !! Nice car. Cheers.

[@Mulvey_]

Fantastic video! Thank you 👏🏼

[@jasongraves1841]

Love my A7 Looking at getting another one next year The only thing I would change is the rear view mirror it's too low on the window it doesn't really need to be that big

[@sdfsdf23232dsfsdf]

The Bi Turbo engine sound and torque is amazing. I recommend you drive one and you’ll prefer over the 272

[@mattp1680]

Always liked the A7 styling. The RS7 is something I'd really consider once my Jaguar XF-R has given in lol. Great video as usual mate, they just keep getting better and better, I predict big things for you and your channel in the future. Nice to see a fellow Derbyshire lad doing well also. Keep them coming pal

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yeah I agree. I've never driven one so not sure what they're like. I'm sure I'd like it though. Cheers for watching :)

[@ChiefX07]

As a black man from Los Angeles... ive always love when i hear yall say "LAD". It just tickles me and sounds cool.

[@dgbourdon1325]

I am about to buy one of these......great review as always!

[@plym1969]

Another excellent, informative and entertaining video. I can't ever remember seeing one of these on the road down here in Plymouth. Nice looking car.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yeah you don't see too many of them. I like them

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Up here in deepest darkest North Northumberland, I’ve never clocked one of these. Seen absolutely loads of Porches BMW and Mercedes. Not an A7. So would also seem more exclusive. Thanks for sharing.

[@D0DG3R]

I have an A7, I love my car, the one issue I have is its size, it's quite wide compared to other cars and due to how long the front end is its quick scary going down smaller roads and I often have to slow down or completely stop because I know I'll either hit someone's car with my massive wing mirror or be in the dirt, I have actually hit someone's car with my wing mirror, it was there fault for being on my side of the road and they was in a tiny vehicle, their wing mirror fully broke and smashed off, my was left with a little scratch, completely functioning, Audi do build quality cars, I also have concerns about my EGR Valve and will probably take it off to clean it at some point within the coming months and give it a service, fuel economy is okay, it's a big car and it does pull, especially in sport mode, but doing so you'll quickly see how you've suddenly lost 10ltrs of distance on your total mileage😂 regardless, beautiful, fast, modern proof car.

[@kevmagill5163]

The US used A7 market has these around 40,000 dollars, 2016 models anyway... not cheap for a 6 year old car with 6 year old tech....I do really like the way it looks, sporty class for that price. Great video as always!

[@jamesoc22]

Great review!! I’m considering one of these in the next few months. Coming from a MK5 GTI owner.. *minus the Stone Island jacket and bum bag 😂

[@HighPeakAutos]

James o connell Haha pleased to hear it!

[@amair381]

Excellent reviews... Finally someone who is to point no waffle

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@alexanderscott665]

Great to see everyday cars!!

[@joesimo11]

Dang... you've done it again.. I want one.!

[@fx02zbn]

Always loved the look of the A7.

[@anthonyireland6108]

I love you're honest down to earth car reviews Matt ,you are like a breath of fresh air , the used motor trade has always had that dodgy reputation ,you know slick salespeople giving you all the Bull S___T. You absolutely deserve to do well in you're business ,having built it from scratch like you say . Love this review of the Audi A 7 by the way ,I have a difficult decision to make ,do I buy the Audi or the Lexus NX ? What would you go for?

[@petermcgrory5267]

Thanks, this was a proper, informative review!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching

[@seymorebutts2478]

I have an A7 and love it. Its complete luxury and and can falter the car in anyway. I'd recommend getting a facelfit model as he says in the video but beware of the Black Editions as you lose some of the shiny silver interior to black glossy plastic. Also if you test drive one go into manual and check there's no noise particularly downshifting as the 3.0 tdi boxes are known for this issue. I had to get a recon box thankfully covered by warranty and mines was only 45k miles.

[@joe1988ireland]

Your very good at reviewing a car your straight to the point

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching :)

[@Mycryptospaceuk2127]

Awesome video thanks for the content

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching

[@davidjohansson2282]

I'm not so sure on the concept of cars trying to be a Coupe and a Saloon at the same time, but they sure look good specially the CLS (a bit to gangster maybe). Great review as always.

[@ribivast2338]

Great speaker... comfortable voice... great review

[@kevincroft9848]

Yes Audi A7 in my opinion is a very good family car very well built and stylish .Thanks once again for your very good video on this car Kevin

[@skubeeraw]

Nice! Back with another video!

[@shahamin8816]

What a lovely to the point review. Thank you

[@HighPeakAutos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheDarrenc1973]

Yep I'd have one.... IMO the best looking executive car on the road followed closely by the CLS and 6 series grand coupe... even the S7 can be had for less than £20k which is crazy value...

[@whatyousayelz]

Great video! Please review a 420d m sport if you can!

[@raybrain9249]

Now I want an A7 and I still fancy the XJR you tested a few months ago.

[@ziyaguz6936]

Hey man came across your channel from this video and like your honesty and great review presentation. I do have a question, i drive a 2011 320d and was planning to buy the a7 3.0 tdi, is it worth jumping from the 3 series stering and drive style to a audi? Thank you.

[@chrishemming9976]

Quality content as usual bro 👍🏻

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks. I appreciate it!

[@NOWYOUSEEME-NYSM]

Great vid, thanks! 🫡👌

[@raymck2115]

Great Video, I have one and love it but we have had a few issues. I think we got a funny one but make sure you have a good warranty. it's an amazing drive, grips the road so well and you feel like you in a very special place

[@timroberts2919]

Another great review! The A7 is a lot of used car for the money.

[@johnmingins3006]

Great video once again 👍👍 Good to see some one who gives good honest opinions In a few words your thoughts on a 2015 A8 diesel ?

[@SS-uq6wv]

solid review mate. Will now buy an A7.

[@far2tall]

I've owned a 2013 model for just over a year now. 75k miles and no issues whatsoever. It's the bi-tdi version which I'd actually reccomend over the 272hp version on review here having driven both while looking for one to buy. That extra power (313bhb / 650nm) really does make it quite an exciting drive when you want it to be and it also comes with bigger brakes for extra stopping power which it definitely needs!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yeah thats a good point actually

[@lloyddorsey3490]

Hows it going, i saw your comment on the page and wanted to know hows the car holding up after a couple years, I want to buy one that got around the same mileage. Just wanted to know how its holding up and maintenance?

[@adenbaksh4843]

How’s it going with the car?

[@chrism869]

I see many of these things driving around in my town and I have fallen in love with them