2020 Audi Q2 Technik 35 Tfsi S-A 1.5L Petrol · RO70 CFL

A pattern of recurring tyre deterioration defines the MOT history of this 2020 Audi Q2 Technik, with the rubber emerging as the only meaningful mechanical concern across four recorded tests. The most recent examination on 29 December 2025 concluded with a Pass, though it followed a fail just eleven days earlier that was caused solely by an offside front Nexen 215/55 R17 94V tyre sustaining a cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords, which was rectified prior to the retest. Both rear tyres at that December 2025 test were also flagged for cracking and perishing, continuing a clear theme from the December 2024 pass, which noted cracking on the offside rear tyre and a non-cosmetic cut on the offside front. The earliest entry, from January 2024, recorded both front tyres as worn close to the legal limit and on the edge, alongside another offside rear cracking advisory. Taken together, the advisories reveal a consistent cycle of premature sidewall degradation and uneven front-tyre wear, suggesting that whatever compound and geometry combination is fitted is ageing or wearing out faster than the rest of the vehicle. With 36,926 miles accumulated over roughly six years, this Q2 is running at approximately 6,150 miles annually, which sits squarely within the expected range for a small premium SUV of this age and indicates regular if moderate use. There are no extended gaps between tests that would suggest prolonged off-road storage, and no mileage inconsistencies or sudden jumps that would warrant concern about clocked readings. The relatively modest annual accumulation means the engine, transmission, and dual-clutch S tronic gearbox have not been subjected to high-stress motorway mileage, which is generally favourable for long-term drivetrain integrity. Equally, it means that consumables such as brake pads, discs, and suspension components should not be excessively worn, though tyre wear appears to be advancing independently of overall mileage, possibly due to short-trip urban use, kerbing, or a wheel-alignment drift that has yet to be formally flagged. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority is a thorough tyre inspection, given the recurring cracking advisories on the offside rear and the documented cuts on the offside front. Sidewall cracking of the type flagged can develop into bulges or splits under load, so all four tyres should be examined closely for hairline fissures, particularly in the shoulder and sidewall flex zones, and any tyre older than five years from its DOT date stamp should be replaced regardless of tread depth. Given the January 2024 advisory that both front tyres were worn close to the limit on their edges, a four-wheel alignment check is advisable, and during a test drive any persistent steering pull to one side, vibration through the wheel at speed, or uneven shoulder wear on replacement tyres would point to a lingering geometry issue that has not yet been addressed. Beyond the tyres, the broader test record is reassuringly sparse, with no advisories relating to brake discs, pads, callipers, suspension arms, bushes, coil springs, or exhaust components, and no corrosion noted on structural or underbody items. On a road test, attention should still be paid to typical Q2 concerns that would not necessarily surface in an MOT: listen for any clonking from the front suspension over speed bumps, which can indicate worn lower wishbone bushes or anti-roll bar links; check for uneven brake bite or any pulling under light braking, particularly as the S tronic unit is known to manifest occasional clutch judder at low speed; and inspect the underside visually for any signs of fluid weeping from the engine oil filter housing or the S tronic mechatronic seal, both known weak points on the 35 TFSI platform. With the tyre issue addressed and a clean structural record behind it, this Q2 presents a fundamentally sound mechanical proposition.