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%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | 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 |
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 | 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.
| # | 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.
| 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
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,245 | 8.3% |
| Diesel | 735 | 10.8% |
Trend over time
| 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.