2020 Audi Q2 30 — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 2,980 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Audi Q2 30, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 91.1% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).

Pass rate

2,980

MOT tests analysed

8.9%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Audi Q2 30
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	6.1%	183
2	Lighting & signalling	2.1%	64
3	Brakes	1.8%	55
4	Visibility	1.7%	51
5	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	13
6	Suspension	0.3%	9

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Audi Q2 30
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	109
2	Brake pads	67
3	Washers	43
4	Headlamp aim	42
5	Headlamp	21
6	Tyre pressure monitoring system	16

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Audi Q2 30
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	26.0%	774
2	Brakes	15.5%	461
3	Other defects	8.0%	239
4	Visibility	2.5%	74
5	Suspension	0.9%	27
6	Lighting & signalling	0.4%	12

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Q2 30
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,421	7.0%
30-60k	1,391	10.9%
60-90k	156	10.3%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

By fuel type

Fail rate by fuel type — 2020 Q2 30
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Petrol	2,245	8.3%
Diesel	735	10.8%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Q2 30
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	1,015	8.9%
2024	968	9.3%
2025	968	8.7%

What to check before buying a 2020 Q2 30

Before buying a 2020 Audi Q2 30, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.1% of tests for this year.

Tyres (6.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Lighting & signalling (2.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Brakes (1.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2020 Audi Q2 30s pass their MOT?

91.1% of the 2,980 2020 Audi Q2 30 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.9% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Audi Q2 30?

Tyres, recorded in 6.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.1%).

Does the 2020 Q2 30 get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 0-30k band to 10.3% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 2,980 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.