2020 Audi Sq2 Black Ed Quat — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 617 MOT tests, the 2020 Audi Sq2 Black Ed Quat recorded a 93.0% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 9.3% of the time, so this is 2.4pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.4%) and brakes (2.6%) 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 registration plates — brake pads alone was recorded 19 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.7% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.4% | 21 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.6% | 16 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 3 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 3 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 2 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 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 | 19 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 9 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 2 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 2 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 1 |
| 6 | Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo | 1 |
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 | 21.7% | 134 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.3% | 82 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.6% | 22 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.6% | 10 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 4 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 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 | 367 | 5.5% |
| 30-60k | 238 | 9.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 199 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | 199 | 7.0% |
| 2025 | 207 | 7.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Sq2 Black Ed Quat
On a 2020 Sq2 Black Ed Quat, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.4% 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 (2.6% 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 (0.5% 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 2020 Audi Sq2 Black Ed Quats pass their MOT?
93.0% of the 617 2020 Audi Sq2 Black Ed Quat MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Audi Sq2 Black Ed Quat?
Tyres, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by brakes (2.6%).
Does the 2020 Sq2 Black Ed Quat get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.5% in the 0-30k band to 9.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 617 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.