2017 Audi Q2 1.6L Diesel · RJ67 FTP

A consistent run of clean MOT passes defines this 2017 Audi Q2, with five consecutive tests from 2021 through October 2025 each returning no recorded defects or advisories. The most recent examination on 18 October 2025 confirmed the vehicle met all roadworthiness requirements at the time of test, and the unbroken sequence of pass certificates with no advisory notes suggests that none of the wear items routinely monitored during MOT inspections such as braking components, tyres, suspension parts, lights, or exhaust emissions had reached a threshold requiring either a failure or an advisory flag. From an official test history standpoint, this is one of the cleaner records you can encounter on a high-mileage nine year old crossover, although it is worth noting that the MOT is a relatively basic safety and emissions check and does not cover the full range of mechanical condition items a buyer should still satisfy themselves about. The recorded mileage of 123,206 miles against a 2017 registration equates to roughly 13,690 miles per year on average, which sits noticeably above the typical 7,000 to 10,000 mile annual accumulation for a car of this age and category. This is firmly high-mileage territory for a premium SUV, and the absence of any recorded MOT advisory over five consecutive tests despite this level of use is unusual and likely reflects either a car that has had diligent pre-test preparation and unscheduled repair work carried out between tests, or simply an owner who has addressed items as soon as they surfaced rather than allowing them to deteriorate to advisory level. There are no apparent gaps in the annual MOT cycle and no evidence of the vehicle being laid up, so the engine, transmission, drivetrain and consumables have all been subjected to genuinely high continuous use. On a turbocharged 1.4 or 2.0 TFSI petrol engine paired with the S tronic automatic gearbox commonly fitted to the Q2, this kind of mileage means internal engine wear, dual-clutch gearbox mechatronic concerns, and drivetrain component fatigue are realistic longer term considerations that fall outside the scope of an MOT test. Because the official record carries no component advisories, a prospective buyer cannot rely on the MOT history alone to direct their physical inspection and should instead focus their attention on the areas most prone to wear at this mileage band. On the test drive, listen carefully for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would point to worn lower wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mount bearings, and feel for any vagueness, knocking through the steering wheel, or uneven self-centring that could indicate worn tie rods or front strut top mounts. Check the brake pedal feel for sponginess or judder under firm application, which on a high-mileage Q2 can suggest worn front discs, binding calipers, or perished flexible brake hoses. Inspect the underside and wheelarches for any surface corrosion starting to appear on subframe mounting points, brake pipes, and the rear suspension arms, as the Q2 is not immune to early corrosion in colder-climate use, and verify that the S tronic gearbox delivers smooth, crisp gearchanges without any hesitation, juddering in low-speed manoeuvres, or emergency-style kick-downs, all of which can foreshadow expensive mechatronic unit repairs. Finally, confirm a full service history with documented cambelt or timing chain inspection intervals, oil and filter changes, and haldex or quattro drivetrain fluid services, as the absence of MOT advisories should be reinforced by equally thorough routine maintenance evidence given the substantial mileage this vehicle has accumulated.