2017 Audi Q2 1.4L Petrol · MJ67 KLM

A consistent pattern of advisories relating to front tyre wear, front shock absorber oil misting, and the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning light defines the mechanical profile of this 2017 Audi Q2 across its six recorded MOT tests from 2020 through 2025. Every annual test has been passed without failure, which is a positive baseline, yet the recurring nature of these advisories points to chronic rather than incidental wear items. The front shock absorbers have shown light oil misting on the offside unit across three consecutive tests in 2022, 2024, and 2025, suggesting progressive seal degradation. The offside front tyre has been flagged at or near the legal limit in 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024, with the nearside front tyre also nearing the limit in 2021 and 2024, indicating either a persistent wheel alignment issue or a structural characteristic of the front axle geometry causing inner or outer edge wear. The TPMS light appearing in 2022, 2023, and 2025 is also notable, as three separate warnings across the test record could indicate either intermittent sensor faults, a slow leak that has not been formally diagnosed, or wheel electronics issues. Most recently, the November 2025 test passed with advisories for TPMS illumination, a nail in the nearside front tyre, continued offside front shock oil misting, and slightly lipped front brake discs, confirming the trend is ongoing rather than resolved. With 50,532 miles accumulated over nine years, the vehicle averages approximately 5,615 miles annually, which is below the typical usage rate for a car of this age. There are no significant gaps between annual MOT tests, with all six tests occurring within a five-week window between mid-November and early December each year, indicating the car has remained in continuous use and on the road throughout the recorded period rather than being laid up. The mileage progression between tests appears steady and consistent with regular but modest use, which generally reduces wear on high-mileage components such as the clutch, turbocharger, and drivetrain. However, low annual mileage does not eliminate concerns regarding tyres, suspension seals, and brake components, as these are subject to age-related deterioration from UV exposure, oxidation, and standing water in calliper bores, all of which remain relevant here given the persistent advisories. For a prospective buyer, the offside front shock absorber should be a primary inspection point. Light oil misting as recorded on the MOT does not constitute a failure, but the recurrence across multiple tests indicates the seal is degrading progressively. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and pay particular attention to nose-dive under braking and any bouncing or oscillation after compressing the front suspension over a bump. Worn dampers also produce longer stopping distances and reduced grip in wet conditions, so test the brakes firmly from around 40 mph and check for any pulling to one side. Inspect the offside front shock body physically for fresh oil residue running down the piston rod, and check the spring seats and top mount bearings for any play by pushing down on each front corner with the vehicle stationary. The repeated front tyre edge wear is the most actionable advisory and warrants investigation before purchase. A consistent pattern of inner or outer edge wear across four separate tests strongly suggests the wheel alignment is out of specification, potentially due to worn suspension bushes, bent or worn track rod ends, or a subframe mounting issue. Request a four-wheel alignment check and inspect the front suspension arms, anti-roll bar drop links, and control arm bushes for perished rubber or excess play. The TPMS warning should also be diagnosed with a proper scan tool to determine whether the issue is sensor-related or pressure-related, as driving on significantly under-inflated tyres will accelerate the edge wear already observed. The slightly lipped front brake discs noted in 2025 are not yet a concern but should be monitored for worsening lipping, vibration through the steering wheel under braking, or any grinding noise indicating pad wear has reached the disc surface. Finally, check the rear tyres for sidewall cracking as previously flagged, examine the exhaust system for corrosion at the mounting brackets and joints given the vehicle's age, and verify there is no rust developing on the wheel arches, sills, or underbody, as the MOT history does not record structural inspections outside the testable areas.