2017 Audi Q2 1.4L Petrol · FD04 AMY

A pattern of consumable wear advisories, rather than any structural or mechanical defect, defines the roadworthiness record of this 2017 Audi Q2. Across six recorded MOT tests between 2020 and 2026, the vehicle has passed every examination without a single advisory-related failure, yet tyre and rear brake wear has been flagged with enough regularity to suggest an ongoing cycle of replacement. The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, but it carried an advisory for both rear tyres showing cracking and perishing, continuing a trend that began in 2020 when both front tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit on their edges. A further advisory in March 2024 repeated the front edge wear observation on both nearside and offside tyres. Interim tests in 2021, 2023, and 2025 were recorded with no advisories at all, indicating intermittent rather than continuous wear concerns. In March 2022, the rear brake pads on both sides were flagged as wearing thin alongside a note that the rear brake discs were worn but not excessively, an advisory combination consistent with the pad/disc wear cycle approaching replacement point rather than any underlying caliper or hydraulic issue. With 63,873 miles recorded over approximately nine years, the vehicle has averaged around 7,097 miles annually, which sits broadly within the expected range for a car of this age and class. The mileage progression between tests shows consistent accumulation year on year, with no extended gaps in testing that would suggest a prolonged period off the road. There are no recorded sharp jumps or unusual plateaus in the odometer readings that would warrant concern about clocked mileage or long-term storage. This steady usage pattern means the wear items flagged in the advisories, particularly tyres and rear brakes, have been subjected to normal in-service loading rather than the accelerated degradation that typically accompanies high-mileage motorway use or the dry rot and seal hardening that affects vehicles left standing for extended periods. For a prospective buyer, the rear tyre cracking advisory from the 2026 test should be treated as the most immediate attention point. Perishing of this nature on a 2017 vehicle is consistent with age-related rubber degradation rather than alignment or suspension geometry issues, so a close visual inspection of the sidewalls for any deep fissures or bulges is warranted, and replacement of both rear tyres should be budgeted for irrespective of remaining tread depth. The recurring front tyre edge wear pattern observed in 2020 and 2024 is worth probing mechanically, as repeated inner or outer edge wear across two sets of tyres can point to worn suspension bushes, top mounts, or slight geometry deviation, and during a test drive any pulling to one side under braking, vagueness through the steering on a motorway slip road, or a knocking sensation from the front suspension over uneven surfaces should be noted carefully. The 2022 rear brake advisory cluster also suggests that the pads and possibly discs may now be approaching the end of their second service life, so a physical check of pad material thickness and disc condition, looking for lipping on the disc edges and any scoring on the braking surface, is advisable. Beyond the flagged items, the absence of any structural, exhaust, lighting, or corrosion advisories across the full six-test history is a positive indicator of the vehicle's underlying condition, particularly for a nine-year-old Audi where subframe and brake pipe issues can be a known concern on related models. A test drive should still include firm pedal applications from moderate speed to confirm straight-line stability and check for any judder through the steering wheel which could indicate disc run-out. Listen for any clonking from the rear suspension over speed humps, as rear bush wear is less commonly flagged but can develop silently. Finally, given the consistent pattern of tyre and brake replacement suggested by the MOT record, requesting evidence of recent work in these areas, or budgeting for it, would be a prudent step before purchase.