2022 Audi Q2 Technik 30 Tfsi 1.0L Petrol · RO22 EOG

Two MOT tests have been recorded for this 2022 Audi Q2, both of which were passed without any failures, although the most recent assessment on 17 April 2026 did flag a pair of advisories worth examining. The earlier test on 4 March 2025 returned a completely unblemished record with no advisories or defects noted, meaning the advisory pattern only emerged at the most recent examination. With one of only two tests carrying any recorded observations, the overall roadworthiness picture remains relatively clean, but the front axle tyres represent the first emerging wear concern for this vehicle and warrant close physical inspection prior to purchase. The absence of any structural, corrosion, brake, suspension, or exhaust advisories across either test is a positive indicator, although two data points is a limited basis on which to draw long-term conclusions. The recorded mileage of 34,297 miles across roughly four years of age equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 8,574 miles, which sits broadly within typical expectations for a vehicle of this type and age. There are no significant gaps in the testing record or unusual mileage jumps between the two recorded tests, with both examinations appearing to fall within a sensible chronological sequence relative to the vehicle's registration. The usage profile is therefore consistent with regular daily driving, commuting, or a mix of urban and motorway use rather than long periods of standing or unusually heavy motorway mileage. At this level of annual use, the mechanical implications are fairly conventional: routine wear on consumables such as tyres, brake pads and discs, and progressive ageing of suspension bushes, dampers and engine oil, without the accelerated wear typically associated with very high mileage accumulation or the sealing and corrosion risks associated with prolonged standing. The most recent MOT flagged both front tyres as worn close to the legal limit at 3mm and worn on the edges, which is a specific geometric wear pattern that suggests the front wheels may be out of alignment, or that the camber settings are causing the tyres to wear unevenly across their tread face rather than across the full width. On a test drive, this front tyre condition should prompt a careful evaluation of the steering geometry, including any pulling to one side under acceleration or braking, uneven steering effort, vibration through the steering wheel at speed, or a feeling that the vehicle does not track straight on a flat road. It is also worth visually inspecting the inner and outer edges of both front tyres for feathering, stepped wear, or cupping, and confirming the rear tyres for similar uneven wear patterns which might indicate a broader suspension geometry issue rather than a one-off edge wear concern. Given that only one MOT result has flagged any defects and that defect relates specifically to the front tyres, the immediate priorities for a prospective buyer are a four-wheel alignment check and replacement of the front tyres to a reputable matched pair. Beyond the advisory items, a test drive should pay particular attention to the front suspension, listening for knocking noises from the front struts, top mounts, and anti-roll bar links over uneven surfaces, and feeling for any vagueness or knocking through the steering during low-speed cornering. Brake pedal feel should be firm and progressive without excessive travel or judder under braking, as a juddering pedal would suggest warped front brake discs given the higher wear rate implied by the mileage. Finally, a thorough underbody inspection for any signs of corrosion around the rear subframe mounting points, brake pipes, and exhaust hangers would be prudent, as the limited MOT history cannot rule out the early stages of structural deterioration that tends to emerge on vehicles entering their fifth year and beyond.