2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Audi Q2 MOT pass rate and common faults

16,265 MOT tests in 2024. 90.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time90.3%
Failed or needed repairs9.7%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,265 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    405 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    265 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    132 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    134 marked dangerous
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.3%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres4.9%
  2. Lights & electrics2.1%
  3. Brakes1.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Suspension0.4%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Audi Q2?

In 2024, 90.3% of 2019 Audi Q2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,265 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Audi Q2?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Audi Q2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).