2016 Audi Q2 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,719 MOT tests, the 2016 Audi Q2 recorded a 91.7% pass rate. Against small SUVs of a similar age (14.1% fail rate), the 2016 Q2 comes out 5.8pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.0%) and brakes (2.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake discs, tread depth and brake pads — brake discs alone was recorded 76 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 8.8% versus 3.8%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 8.2% of the time against 8.5% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 25.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 5.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 149 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.7% | 99 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 76 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.8% | 28 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 21 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 17 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake discs | 76 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 75 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 52 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 49 |
| 5 | Washers | 23 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 21 |
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 | 25.9% | 962 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.2% | 938 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.9% | 258 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.3% | 161 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.4% | 128 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 16 |
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 | 587 | 3.8% |
| 30-60k | 1,969 | 8.1% |
| 60-90k | 932 | 10.5% |
| 90-120k | 185 | 13.5% |
| 120-150k | 34 | 8.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,382 | 8.2% |
| Diesel | 1,337 | 8.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 730 | 5.9% |
| 2022 | 727 | 6.6% |
| 2023 | 768 | 10.2% |
| 2024 | 754 | 9.0% |
| 2025 | 740 | 9.7% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Q2
On a 2016 Q2, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.0% 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 (2.7% 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 (2.0% 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 2016 Audi Q2s pass their MOT?
91.7% of the 3,719 2016 Audi Q2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Audi Q2?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by brakes (2.7%).
Does the 2016 Q2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.8% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,719 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.