Audi Q2 Technik 30 Tdi S-A
From 343 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 16 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 16 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 3 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a stop lamp position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 45.5% of Q2 Technik 30 Tdi S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 11.4% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £87.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 86% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Q2 Technik 30 Tdi S-As tested had between 18,443 and 40,514 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,223 median miles, the Q2 Technik 30 Tdi S-A has 0.044 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Q2 Technik 30 Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi Q2 Technik 30 Tdi S-A has a 87.2% MOT pass rate based on 343 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Q2 Technik 30 Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Q2 Technik 30 Tdi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Q2 Technik 30 Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Q2 Technik 30 Tdi S-A is 29,223 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,443 and 40,514 miles.
Buying a used Q2 Technik 30 Tdi S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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