2022 Audi Q2 30 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 854 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Audi Q2 30, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 92.5% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.6% | 39 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 15 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.6% | 14 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.5% | 13 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 3 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 33 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 16 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 4 | Washers | 9 |
| 5 | Wipers | 5 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.7% | 168 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.2% | 113 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.7% | 74 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.2% | 19 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 1 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 581 | 6.4% |
| 30-60k | 251 | 10.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Q2 30
Before buying a 2022 Audi Q2 30, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.6% 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 (1.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.6% 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 2022 Audi Q2 30s pass their MOT?
92.5% of the 854 2022 Audi Q2 30 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi Q2 30?
Tyres, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.8%).
Does the 2022 Q2 30 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.4% in the 0-30k band to 10.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 854 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.