2019 Audi Q2 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 70,083 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Audi Q2, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.3% was above the average for small SUVs of a similar age (91.3%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.3% in the 120-150k group versus 4.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 2,881 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 1,190 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.4% | 966 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.0% | 720 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 376 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 267 |
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 | 1,483 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 959 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 932 |
| 4 | Washers | 526 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 267 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 230 |
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 | 25.1% | 17,556 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.5% | 9,462 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.5% | 5,253 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 1,891 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 1,024 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 174 |
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 | 33,008 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 31,062 | 8.3% |
| 60-90k | 5,367 | 11.0% |
| 90-120k | 565 | 14.3% |
| 120-150k | 71 | 18.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 45,524 | 6.0% |
| Diesel | 24,559 | 8.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 674 | 4.0% |
| 2022 | 17,496 | 5.6% |
| 2023 | 17,449 | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 17,124 | 7.0% |
| 2025 | 17,340 | 8.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Q2
Before buying a 2019 Audi Q2, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.1% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.1% 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 (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.4% 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 2019 Audi Q2s pass their MOT?
93.3% of the 70,083 2019 Audi Q2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Audi Q2?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.7%).
Does the 2019 Q2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 0-30k band to 18.3% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 70,083 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.