2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Audi Q2 MOT pass rate and common faults

679 MOT tests in 2024. 88.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time88.2%
Failed or needed repairs11.8%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 679 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 cords1.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    9 marked dangerous
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    12 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.6%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    4 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.4%
  2. Brakes4.4%
  3. Lights & electrics2.4%
  4. Suspension1.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  6. Body & chassis0.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened21.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.1%

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 2016 Audi Q2?

In 2024, 88.2% of 2016 Audi Q2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 679 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Audi Q2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).