2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Audi Q2 MOT pass rate and common faults

14,533 MOT tests in 2024. 91.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time91.1%
Failed or needed repairs8.9%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,533 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 cords1.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    420 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    276 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    126 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    82 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    63 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.7%
  2. Lights & electrics1.8%
  3. Brakes1.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  7. Suspension0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

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 structure13.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.1%

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 2020 Audi Q2?

In 2024, 91.1% of 2020 Audi Q2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,533 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 2020 Audi Q2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).