2018 Audi Q2 1.4L Petrol · RO13 SUZ

Chronic brake and tyre wear advisories define the roadworthiness profile of this Audi Q2, with every recorded test since 2023 carrying at least one component flag. The most recent examination on 11 August 2026 passed, yet noted thinning rear brake pads offside and nearside that the tester could not fully inspect, alongside front tyres with cuts not penetrating to the ply and rear tyres showing perishing with cuts in the tread. The same rear brake pad advisory appeared identically in August 2025, and the 2024 test flagged corroded front brake discs on both sides. This is not a pattern of structural or mechanical failure, but rather a consistent indication that the friction components and tyres are operating at the wear threshold and warrant close physical inspection rather than relying on the advisory wording alone. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 7,571 miles per year across the eight-year lifespan, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and means consumables such as brake pads, discs and tyres are seeing regular replacement cycles. The MOT record shows testing continuity from 2021 through 2026 with no significant gaps in annual inspection, so there are no extended periods of standing that would raise concerns about seized calipers, deteriorated rubber or stale fluids purely from inactivity. The 2021 and 2022 tests were both passed with zero advisories, suggesting the wear-related items only began surfacing as the vehicle accumulated further mileage and the original consumables reached the end of their service life. For a prospective buyer, the priority items are the braking system and tyres, given the recurring flags across multiple tests. The rear brake pads have now appeared thin on two consecutive annual examinations, which means they are likely due for replacement imminently if not already renewed; a test drive should include firm pedal applications from moderate speed to check for any judder that would confirm the corroded front discs noted in 2024 have continued to deteriorate, and the car should be listened to while reversing slowly for any scraping or binding from a sticking rear caliper. The tyres require physical inspection on all four corners, as the recorded advisories covered both axles and both sides; cuts and perishing can progress, and the nearside front tyre was already noted close to the legal limit back in 2023, so remaining tread depth and sidewall condition should be measured rather than assumed adequate. Beyond the flagged items, the broader mechanical story is one of stable roadworthiness with no advisories relating to suspension components, steering, exhaust integrity, corrosion of structural areas, or fluid leaks, and there have been no failures or refusals recorded. A buyer should still carry out the usual physical checks on a test drive, including listening for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed bumps, which could indicate worn bushes or anti-roll bar links common on MQB-platform vehicles of this age, and checking for uneven tyre wear that might point to alignment or tracking issues. The oil should be inspected for any milky residue suggesting head gasket concerns, and the underside should be examined for fresh corrosion, particularly around subframe and suspension mounting points, since the record does not capture what cannot be seen from the test bay. Given the mileage is unremarkable and the advisories are confined to predictable wear items, the principal expenditure to anticipate is a full set of brake pads and discs at the rear and possibly the front, together with a fresh set of tyres, after which the vehicle should resume a clean advisory position at its next examination.