2020 Audi Q2 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 43,202 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Audi Q2, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.4% was above the average for small SUVs of a similar age (92.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 11.7% in the 90-120k group versus 4.8% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 1,759 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 656 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.4% | 587 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.0% | 439 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 227 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 140 |
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 | 798 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 558 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 518 |
| 4 | Washers | 338 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 200 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 133 |
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 | 24.7% | 10,672 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.0% | 5,605 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.7% | 3,322 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 1,077 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 239 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 109 |
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 | 22,759 | 4.8% |
| 30-60k | 18,115 | 8.2% |
| 60-90k | 2,119 | 11.6% |
| 90-120k | 179 | 11.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 31,445 | 6.1% |
| Diesel | 11,757 | 8.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 538 | 4.1% |
| 2023 | 14,516 | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 13,973 | 6.5% |
| 2025 | 14,162 | 7.1% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Q2
Before buying a 2020 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 (1.5% 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 2020 Audi Q2s pass their MOT?
93.4% of the 43,202 2020 Audi Q2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Audi Q2?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.5%).
Does the 2020 Q2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.8% in the 0-30k band to 11.7% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 43,202 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.