2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Audi Q2 MOT pass rate and common faults

14,236 MOT tests in 2024. 88.7% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time88.7%
Failed or needed repairs11.3%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,236 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    415 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    373 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    108 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    151 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  10. Washers: not working0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.4%
  2. Brakes3.8%
  3. Lights & electrics2.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  5. Suspension0.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Wheels0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

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 structure15.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.1%

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: 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 2018 Audi Q2?

In 2024, 88.7% of 2018 Audi Q2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,236 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 2018 Audi Q2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).