2022 Audi Q2 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 13,191 MOT tests, the 2022 Audi Q2 recorded a 94.8% pass rate. That is 1.4 percentage points better than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 6.6%. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.6%) and brakes (1.0%) 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 228 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 11.9% versus 3.9%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.6% | 476 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.0% | 135 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 118 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.8% | 101 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 25 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.1% | 20 |
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 | 228 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 145 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 116 |
| 4 | Washers | 64 |
| 5 | Wipers | 33 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 31 |
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 | 17.4% | 2,298 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.0% | 1,189 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.2% | 951 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 355 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 119 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 18 |
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 | 9,729 | 3.9% |
| 30-60k | 3,301 | 8.9% |
| 60-90k | 151 | 11.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 12,732 | 5.2% |
| Diesel | 459 | 6.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 500 | 2.6% |
| 2025 | 12,684 | 5.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Q2
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.6% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.6% 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 (1.0% 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 2022 Audi Q2s pass their MOT?
94.8% of the 13,191 2022 Audi Q2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi Q2?
Tyres, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by brakes (1.0%).
Does the 2022 Q2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.9% in the 0-30k band to 11.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 13,191 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.