2021 Audi Q2 1.0L Petrol · PY70 FFU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a reactive rather than proactive approach to consumables. The latest test on March 23 2026 at 36,549 miles flagged both front and rear brake pads as wearing thin. This follows a pattern established in January 2025 where the rear pads were already noted, indicating that the owner only addresses brake friction components once they approach a failure point or advisory threshold. The mileage profile is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per annum. There is a significant data gap between January 2024 at 24,175 miles and January 2025 at 29,565 miles, where the car covered only 5,390 miles in a year. This low annual usage likely explains the perishing and cracking of the rear tyre sidewalls recorded in early 2025, as rubber compounds degrade over time and during periods of standing stationary rather than solely through tread wear. A buyer must inspect the tyre set closely, as the January 2025 failure identified all four tyres as being near the legal limit or suffering structural sidewall damage. The uneven wear on the front inner edges suggests a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that require verification. Furthermore, the engine failure in January 2025 due to a rattling noise and inability to complete emissions remains a concern. While the car passed the subsequent test, a mechanical should verify that the rattling was fully rectified and does not indicate internal engine wear or a failing turbocharger.