Audi Q2 common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Audi Q2 at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 59,694 UK MOT tests of the Audi Q2 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is tyres (slightly damaged/cracking or perishing): recorded on 10% of tests of 2020–2022 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 3.9× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: shock absorbers (light misting of oil) (2.7×); brake discs (worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened) (2.1×); brake pads (wearing thin) (1.8×). The most common reasons a Audi Q2 fails its MOT are tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Audi Q2
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Audi Q2 than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | Advisory | 2020–2022 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 10% | 2.6% | 3.9× | 1,209 |
| Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil | Advisory | 2016–2018 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 7.1% | 2.6% | 2.7× | 2,676 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2016–2018 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 8.2% | 3.9% | 2.1× | 2,686 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | Advisory | 2015–2017 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 17% | 9.8% | 1.8× | 4,809 |
| Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Advisory | 2020–2022 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1.7× | 1,209 |
| Tyres (condition): has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | MOT fail | 2019–2021 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.8× | 629 |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.5× | 657 |
Audi Q2 by mileage (2018–2020 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 12,193 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (14%) | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (14%, 2.1×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 23,843 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15%) | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15%, 1.9×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 8,182 | Brake pads: wearing thin (16%) | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (13%, 2.4×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 1,598 | Brake pads: wearing thin (17%) | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (8.3%, 2.2×) |
Audi Q2 by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 697 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (2.9×) |
| 2017 | 12,117 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (3×) |
| 2018 | 14,500 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (2.9×) |
| 2019 | 16,642 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (2.4×) |
| 2020 | 15,053 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (2.9×) |
| 2021 | 679 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (3.9×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Audi Q2?
In 59,694 UK MOT tests of the Audi Q2 in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is tyres (slightly damaged/cracking or perishing): recorded on 10% of tests of 2020–2022 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 3.9× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: shock absorbers (light misting of oil) (2.7×); brake discs (worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened) (2.1×); brake pads (wearing thin) (1.8×). The most common reasons a Audi Q2 fails its MOT are tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords).
Why do Audi Q2s fail the MOT?
Across 59,694 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Audi Q2 were tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (2.5% of tests); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick) (2.4% of tests); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (2.2% of tests).
At what mileage do Audi Q2 problems start?
The clearest Audi Q2-specific issue, tyres (slightly damaged/cracking or perishing), peaks against other cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) on 2020–2022 cars (10% of tests vs 2.6% for all cars that age).
Where does this Audi Q2 data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 59,694 tests of the Audi Q2. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.