In 2025, 79,934 Audi Q2 cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 90% passed first time, compared with 84% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Q2 better than average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 35 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 3 years old, 93% of Q2s passed first time (all cars that age: 88%). By 9 years, that figure is 88% (all cars: 75%). It beats the average car at every age with enough data, from 3 to 9 years.
Audi Q2 All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Q2 passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 10,787 | 93% | 88% | 23,934 |
| 4 years | 12,217 | 93% | 87% | 31,902 |
| 5 years | 13,300 | 91% | 86% | 39,108 |
| 6 years | 16,126 | 89% | 84% | 45,508 |
| 7 years | 14,449 | 88% | 81% | 52,162 |
| 8 years | 12,032 | 87% | 78% | 58,436 |
| 9 years | 672 | 88% | 75% | 65,620 |
What fails most on a Audi Q2
No single area stands out: the Q2 fails on each part of the test at roughly the rate you would expect. It does comparatively well on suspension and emissions and leaks.
Share of Q2 tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 2.6% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 2.1% |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | Brakes | 1.9% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 1.4% |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | Visibility | 1.0% |
| A tyre cords visible or damaged | Tyres | 0.6% |
What to check when buying a used Q2
Based on where the Q2 fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Seat belts and airbags: Pull every belt out fully and let it retract, check the buckles latch, and make sure the airbag light goes out after starting. More
- Tyres: Check tread across the whole width (uneven wear hints at alignment or suspension faults), and look for cuts, bulges and mismatched brands. Repair guide
- Brakes: Look through the wheels for lipped or scored discs, check the handbrake holds on a slope, and feel for pulling or vibration under firm braking. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Q2
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a Q2Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Audi Q2?
In 2025, 90% of Audi Q2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 79,934 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 84%.
What do Audi Q2 cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a tyre seriously damaged (2.6% of tests); tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.1% of tests); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.9% of tests).
Other Audi models
Audi A3 (74%), Audi A4 (72%), Audi A1 (75%), Audi A5 (76%), Audi A6 (79%), Audi TT (77%). All Audi models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.