2019 Audi Q2 30 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 580 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Audi Q2 30, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.4% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.8% in the 60-90k group versus 6.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.7% | 39 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.2% | 13 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 5 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.7% | 4 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 2 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 18 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 13 |
| 3 | Wipers | 3 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 3 |
| 5 | Washers | 2 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 2 |
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 | 28.6% | 166 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.6% | 73 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.1% | 53 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 14 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 6 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 4 |
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 | 246 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 292 | 9.6% |
| 60-90k | 39 | 12.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 492 | 8.7% |
| Diesel | 88 | 8.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 138 | 6.5% |
| 2023 | 146 | 8.2% |
| 2024 | 150 | 8.7% |
| 2025 | 146 | 11.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Q2 30
Before buying a 2019 Audi Q2 30, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.7% 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.
- Brakes (2.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 Q2 30s pass their MOT?
91.4% of the 580 2019 Audi Q2 30 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Audi Q2 30?
Tyres, recorded in 6.7% of tests, followed by brakes (2.2%).
Does the 2019 Q2 30 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 12.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 580 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.