2017 Audi Q2 — MOT failures & pass rate
65,407 MOT tests on the 2017 Audi Q2 are in this dataset, and 92.1% of them passed. Against small SUVs of a similar age (11.8% fail rate), the 2017 Q2 comes out 4.0pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.3%) and brakes (2.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 1,316 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 21.1% once past 150k — 4.3× the risk.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 7.6% of the time against 8.9% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.3% | 2,813 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.5% | 1,629 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 1,147 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.3% | 850 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 429 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 192 |
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 | 1,316 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 1,195 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 791 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 749 |
| 5 | Washers | 625 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 341 |
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 | 24.4% | 15,965 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.8% | 14,271 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.2% | 4,697 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.7% | 3,068 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 1,718 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 270 |
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 | 18,162 | 5.0% |
| 30-60k | 33,390 | 8.1% |
| 60-90k | 11,460 | 10.8% |
| 90-120k | 2,032 | 12.9% |
| 120-150k | 303 | 15.2% |
| 150k+ | 57 | 21.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 50,660 | 7.6% |
| Diesel | 14,747 | 8.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,900 | 5.7% |
| 2022 | 12,999 | 6.9% |
| 2023 | 13,180 | 8.5% |
| 2024 | 13,172 | 9.0% |
| 2025 | 13,156 | 9.3% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Q2
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.3% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.3% 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 (2.5% 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 (1.8% 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 2017 Audi Q2s pass their MOT?
92.1% of the 65,407 2017 Audi Q2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Audi Q2?
Tyres, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by brakes (2.5%).
Does the 2017 Q2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.0% in the 0-30k band to 21.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 65,407 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.