2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Audi Q2 MOT pass rate and common faults

11,874 MOT tests in 2024. 88.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time88.1%
Failed or needed repairs11.9%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,874 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    307 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    305 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    129 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    92 marked dangerous
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.5%
  8. Washers: not working0.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  10. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.3%
    58 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.6%
  2. Brakes4.1%
  3. Lights & electrics2.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  5. Suspension1.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.4%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Audi Q2?

In 2024, 88.1% of 2017 Audi Q2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,874 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Audi Q2?

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

Is the 2017 Audi Q2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).