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Audi Q2 reliability

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MOT pass rates and common problems from 374,069 MOT tests of cars first registered 2016–2023.

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90.5%pass first time
+5.4 ptsvs typical car
Beats 95%of cars
374,069MOT tests

Verdict

The Audi Q2 passes its MOT first time on 90.5% of tests, 5.4 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (85.1%). That puts it ahead of 95% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2017 Q2 does best (beats 97% of cars) and the 2020 worst (beats 89%).

Of its engines, the 1.4 Petrol does best (beats 98%) and the 1.0 Petrol worst (beats 87%).

Better than average on brakes, lights & electrics, visibility.

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

70%75%80%85%90%95%345678992%92%91%89%88%87%86%
Audi Q2Typical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2016
Beats 99%
2017
Beats 97%
2018
Beats 96%
2019
Beats 95%
2020
Beats 89%
2021
Beats 95%
2022
Beats 97%
2023
Beats 93%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.4 Petrol2016–2018101,56590.7%Beats 98%A
1.5 Petrol2018–2023100,60992.6%Beats 98%A
1.0 Petrol2017–202382,74089.3%Beats 87%A
1.6 Diesel2016–202067,60488.1%Beats 90%A
2.0 Petrol2017–202011,32692.2%Beats 98%A
2.0 Diesel2017–202110,22589.8%Beats 97%A

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 0.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 0.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 0.5% of tests fail on suspension, against 1.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 1.8% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 3.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 4.4% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 2.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 2.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 1.8% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 3.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+1.8 ptsTyres: 4.4% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+0.7 ptsBrakes: 2.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 2.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+0.6 ptsSuspension: 0.5% of tests fail on suspension, against 1.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+1.3 ptsExhaust: 0.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 0.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.5 ptsSuspension: 0.5% of tests fail on suspension, against 1.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 2.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 2.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 4.4% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 1.8% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 3.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 0.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 0.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 1.8% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 3.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+1.8 ptsTyres: 4.4% of tests fail on tyres, against 5.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+0.7 ptsBrakes: 2.0% of tests fail on brakes, against 2.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+0.6 ptsSuspension: 0.5% of tests fail on suspension, against 1.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+1.3 ptsExhaust: 0.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 0.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.5 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Exhaust: 0.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 0.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Tyres
4.4% vs 5.1%
Brakes
2.0% vs 2.6%
Lights & electrics
1.8% vs 3.5%
Visibility
1.2% vs 3.2%
Suspension
0.5% vs 1.8%
Emissions & leaks
0.4% vs 0.9%
Seat belts & airbags
0.3% vs 0.3%
Body & structure
0.2% vs 0.6%
Wheels
0.2% vs 0.2%
Steering
0.0% vs 0.4%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Tyre damage & cracking
    Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre.
  • Tyre tread depth
    Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems.
  • Brake pads
    Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash.
  • Headlight aim
    Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.
  • Windscreen washers
    Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.
  • Brake discs
    Look through the wheel spokes for scored discs or a heavy rust lip on the edge.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

70%80%90%100%0k10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k97%93%89%86%83%81%
Audi Q2Typical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Tyre damage & cracking2.7%3.3%0.8×
Tyre tread depth1.6%1.6%1.0×
Brake pads1.4%1.6%0.9×
Headlight aim1.0%1.5%0.6×
Windscreen washers0.8%1.1%0.7×
Brake discs0.5%0.4%1.1×
Tyre pressure warning (TPMS)0.4%0.4%0.9×
Headlight bulbs & units0.3%0.6%0.6×
Windscreen wipers0.3%2.0%0.2×
Engine warning light0.2%0.5%0.4×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
A tyre seriously damaged20.5
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements15.7
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm13.0
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements9.8
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen8.4
A tyre cords visible or damaged6.0
A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative3.7
Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn3.3
Check another car

Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.

Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2023 Audi Q22 engines92.6% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Petrol3,58092.7%Beats 94%A
1.0 Petrol1,36992.2%Beats 92%A
2022 Audi Q22 engines93.1% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Petrol13,90893.7%Beats 98%A
1.0 Petrol6,91092.1%Beats 92%A
2021 Audi Q23 engines91.9% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Petrol25,78092.4%Beats 96%A
1.0 Petrol12,99291.1%Beats 91%A
2.0 Diesel1,80090.1%Beats 89%A
2020 Audi Q24 engines90.4% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Petrol24,41492.2%Beats 97%A
1.0 Petrol15,94689.3%Beats 81%A
1.6 Diesel14,04088.2%Beats 79%B
2.0 Petrol1,54191.8%Beats 93%A
2019 Audi Q24 engines90.4% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.5 Petrol30,39592.5%Beats 99%A
1.6 Diesel26,45988.5%Beats 88%A
1.0 Petrol15,93689.0%Beats 87%A
2.0 Petrol6,15791.7%Beats 97%A
2018 Audi Q26 engines90.0% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.4 Petrol44,44791.0%Beats 98%A
1.0 Petrol20,50488.3%Beats 87%A
1.6 Diesel12,63588.2%Beats 93%A
2.0 Petrol2,61793.2%Beats 100%A
2.0 Diesel2,59090.6%Beats 98%A
1.5 Petrol2,53292.1%Beats 98%A
2017 Audi Q25 engines89.5% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.4 Petrol53,83890.4%Beats 98%A
1.6 Diesel12,62487.2%Beats 94%A
1.0 Petrol9,08387.2%Beats 87%A
2.0 Diesel5,83589.4%Beats 98%A
2.0 Petrol1,01193.0%Beats 100%A
2016 Audi Q22 engines89.9% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.4 Petrol3,28090.6%Beats 99%A
1.6 Diesel1,84688.5%Beats 98%A

FAQ

What is the Audi Q2 MOT pass rate?

90.5% of MOT tests on the Audi Q2 were passed first time, based on 374,069 tests between 2019 and 2026 of cars first registered 2016–2023. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 85.1% of the time.

Is the Audi Q2 reliable?

On MOT results it rates A (excellent): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 95% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Audi Q2 year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2017 Q2 does best for its age and mileage: it beats 97% of cars on UK roads. The 2020 does worst: it beats 89%.

Which Audi Q2 engine is best?

Across all years, the 1.4 Petrol does best: it beats 98% of cars on UK roads. The 1.0 Petrol does worst: it beats 87%.

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

The most common failure items are tyre damage & cracking, tyre tread depth, brake pads.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.