Audi Q2: what fails at MOT
126,000 MOT tests on the Audi Q2 in 2024, counted. 8.6% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
8.6% of Audi Q2 tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 13.6%, so the Q2 does better than most cars its age.
It fails most often on tyres (2.6% of tests), brakes (1.2% of tests) and lights and electrics (0.9% of tests).
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,671 | 6.5% | 10.9% | 23,300 16,600 to 31,300 |
| 2020 | 27,899 | 8.1% | 11.5% | 29,400 21,200 to 39,200 |
| 2019 | 26,841 | 8.2% | 13.4% | 35,800 26,400 to 46,900 |
| 2018 | 22,528 | 10.4% | 15.6% | 42,900 32,400 to 55,400 |
| 2017 | 19,448 | 10.4% | 18.2% | 49,800 37,300 to 63,500 |
| 2016 | 1,163 | 10.7% | 21.3% | 58,100 43,200 to 69,200 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Audi Q2 tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Q2 | Cars its age |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Brakes | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Lights and electrics Less than most | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen Less than most | 0.7% | 1.9% |
The parts that fail most
- Tyre1.7%
- Tyre tread0.9%
- Brake pads0.9%
- Headlamp aim0.5%
- Washers0.4%
- Brake discs0.3%
- Headlamp0.2%
- Tyre pressure warning system0.2%
- Wipers0.2%
- Engine warning light0.2%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Tyre: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
- Tyre: has ply or cords exposed0.3%
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
- Tyre: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
- Headlamp aim: too low0.2%
- Headlamp aim: too high0.2%
- Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.2%
- Tyre pressure warning system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.2%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge7.3%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing7.3%
- Brake pads: wearing thin6.1%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened4.4%
- Nail in tyre1.7%
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.6%
- Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil1.2%
- Brake discs: worn, but not excessively1.0%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “How much tread is left on each tyre, and how old are they?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “Do the wipers and washers work properly, and is the windscreen chipped or cracked?”
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Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.