2022 Audi Q2 1.5L Petrol · LM22 GDO

A clean pass on the most recent MOT test dated 5 February 2026, with no advisories or defects recorded, gives the Q2 a tidy current roadworthiness status, but the picture across the two recorded tests is notably sparse. With only one prior advisory on file from April 2025 concerning slight perishing and damage to the nearside rear outer tyre, there is little in the way of a recurring component pattern to either reassure or alarm. The absence of any suspension, brake, exhaust, corrosion, or structural advisories across the recorded history means there is no specific component flagged as a developing concern, though equally the limited number of tests reduces the depth of the trend available for analysis. Overall, the DVSA record is presently unblemished, but a prospective buyer should be mindful that two tests cover only a short window of the vehicle's life on the road. The recorded mileage of 23,023 miles across approximately four years of age equates to an annual accumulation of around 5,756 miles, which sits firmly in the low bracket for a 2022 vehicle of this class. Two MOT tests are recorded, with the most recent at 23,023 miles and the prior test in April 2025 implicitly carried out at a lower mileage, leaving no obvious large gaps between readings that would suggest a long period off the road or any abrupt jump in usage. Low annual mileage of this nature tends to place less mechanical demand on high-wear consumables such as brake pads and discs, clutch friction material, and drivetrain components, but it can also mean longer standing periods between journeys, which may affect items not directly tested at MOT such as brake calliper slide pins seizing, brake disc surface corrosion, tyre sidewall degradation from infrequent use, and 12V battery condition. The pattern here is consistent with light, regular use rather than extended lay-up, which is the more favourable interpretation mechanically. Given the only recorded advisory relates to a rear tyre showing signs of perishing and minor damage, particular attention should be paid to all four tyres during a physical inspection, checking for cracking of the sidewalls, tread depth across the full width including the inner shoulders, and any uneven wear patterns that could point to alignment or suspension geometry issues not yet flagged by the MOT. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbones and anti-roll bar links which are common wear items on the MQB-platform vehicles, and pay attention to any vagueness or juddering through the steering wheel which could indicate worn top mounts or track rod ends. The braking system should be tested with progressive pedal pressure from low to high speed, feeling for any judder, vibration through the pedal, or pulling to one side which could indicate warped discs or a binding calliper, especially as low-mileage vehicles are prone to brake disc corrosion if the car has been used predominantly for short journeys. For the rear axle and underbody, although no corrosion advisories are present, the Q2 should still be examined on a ramp or over a pit for any surface rust forming on the rear subframe mounting points, brake pipes running along the chassis, and exhaust hangers, as the early 2020s build period is now old enough for factory underseal to begin breaking down in areas subjected to winter road salt. Check that all exterior lights function correctly, including the distinctive LED rear signature, and inspect the windscreen closely for any stone chips that have begun to propagate as cracks, which would be a likely MOT failure point if left to develop. Finally, given the low recorded mileage, verify that the service history documentation supports the indicated odometer reading and confirms regular oil and filter changes at appropriate intervals, as long-life service intervals on Audi vehicles can stretch significantly between changes and may not have been adhered to under low annual mileage operation.