2018 Audi Q2 1.4L Petrol · JX55 ANJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a developing issue with the front suspension. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 70,621 miles passed, the tester again flagged light oil misting on both the nearside and offside front shock absorbers. This condition was previously noted during the 2025 test at 60,072 miles, indicating that the seals are beginning to fail but have not yet perished. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. Between the March 2023 test at 41,496 miles and the 2024 test at 47,879 miles, the car covered roughly 6,400 miles, suggesting a period of lower usage. However, usage increased significantly thereafter. The failure in March 2024 due to a supplementary restraint system warning lamp fault appears to was rectified immediately as the retest passed the same day without further defects. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension to determine if the misting on the dampers is progressing toward a significant leak. Because this fault has persisted across two consecutive years over 10,500 miles, the dampers may soon require replacement to maintain handling characteristics. It is also necessary to verify that the SRS fault noted in early 2024 has been fully cleared and does not recur, as intermittent airbag warning lights can indicate deeper sensor or module issues.