Audi Sq2 Black Ed Quat MOT pass rate & common failures
The Audi Sq2 Black Ed Quat appears in 1,054 MOT tests spanning model years 2019–2023, and 92.5% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 9.0% of the time, so this is 1.6pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.8%) and brakes (2.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, tread depth and headlamp aim — brake pads alone was recorded 23 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Sq2 Black Ed Quat model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 67 | 91.0% | 9.0% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 617 | 93.0% | 7.0% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 188 | 91.0% | 9.0% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 179 | 92.7% | 7.3% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.8% | 51 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.0% | 21 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 6 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 5 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.3% | 3 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 2 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 23 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 15 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 2 |
| 5 | Washers | 2 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 2 |
| 7 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 2 |
| 8 | Horn | 2 |
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 | 21.3% | 225 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.4% | 120 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.5% | 48 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 21 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 6 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 4 |
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 | 677 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 356 | 9.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 223 | 7.2% |
| 2024 | 309 | 6.5% |
| 2025 | 494 | 8.1% |
What to check before buying a Audi Sq2 Black Ed Quat
- Tyres (4.8% 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 (2.0% 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 (0.6% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi Sq2 Black Ed Quat?
92.5% of the 1,054 Audi Sq2 Black Ed Quat MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 7.5% fail rate, across model years 2019–2023.
What does the Audi Sq2 Black Ed Quat most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.8% of tests, then brakes (2.0%).
Methodology & source. Based on 1,054 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.