2021 Audi Q2 Black 30 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 865 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Audi Q2 Black 30, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 92.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 49 |
| 2 | Brakes | 0.9% | 8 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.8% | 7 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 5 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 3 |
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 | 17 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 8 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 3 |
| 5 | Size/type | 3 |
| 6 | Washers | 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 | 23.7% | 205 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.6% | 135 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.6% | 74 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 21 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 11 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.6% | 5 |
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 | 490 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 359 | 9.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 426 | 7.5% |
| 2025 | 433 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Q2 Black 30
Before buying a 2021 Audi Q2 Black 30, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.7% 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 (0.9% 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.
- Visibility (0.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£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 2021 Audi Q2 Black 30s pass their MOT?
92.5% of the 865 2021 Audi Q2 Black 30 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Audi Q2 Black 30?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by brakes (0.9%).
Does the 2021 Q2 Black 30 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 9.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 865 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.