2018 Audi Q2 1.4L Petrol · SC18 WNL

The most recent DVSA examination on 24 December 2025 resulted in a PASS, however this follows a FAIL four days earlier which was primarily caused by a non-functioning nearside front daytime running lamp. That particular issue is straightforward and inexpensive to remediate, but it is worth noting that the same test session also produced an advisory for a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit and on its edge. Looking back across the recorded MOT history, the maintenance trend is broadly stable but with a recurring and persistent pattern of attention required to the nearside front tyre. This same advisory appeared in December 2025, June 2023, and June 2021, and an offside front tyre advisory was also raised in June 2023. The repetition strongly suggests an underlying geometry issue such as tracking misalignment or perhaps worn suspension components causing uneven shoulder wear, and a buyer should investigate this rather than simply fitting new tyres which may replicate the problem within a relatively short mileage span. With a recorded odometer reading of 67,234 miles over approximately eight years, the vehicle is averaging around 8,400 miles annually, which sits comfortably within typical UK usage parameters for a car of this age. There are no extended gaps between annual tests that would suggest prolonged standing, and the mileage progression between examinations appears steady and consistent. There is no evidence of either very low mileage that would raise concerns about seized brakes, rusted exhaust, or degraded fluids, nor unusually high annual mileage that would indicate exceptional wear on the clutch, turbo, or drivetrain. The usage pattern is therefore largely consistent with a regularly driven family or commuter car and should not present any unusual age or corrosion-related deterioration beyond what would be expected at this mileage. The history of brake-related advisories from June 2023 is highly relevant for a prospective buyer. At that test, the offside rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin, and both rear brake discs were recorded as worn, pitted or scored though not seriously weakened at that point. Given that the current mileage is now approximately 67,234 miles, roughly 20,000 miles further on from that advisory, it is highly probable that the rear brake pads have since been renewed and that the discs may well have been replaced or machined at the same time. A physical inspection of the rear brake discs for lipping, the pad material thickness via the caliper inspection window, and a check for any binding or sticking rear calipers would be prudent. On the test drive, listen for any scraping or grinding from the rear brakes, particularly when first pulling away from cold, and feel for any pulsing through the brake pedal which would suggest disc runout or warping. Regarding the persistent front tyre wear pattern, this warrants particular attention before purchase. The nearside front tyre has been repeatedly flagged for edge wear, and in June 2021 it was actually deemed dangerous with a tread depth of only 1.5mm against a legal minimum of 1.6mm. A buyer should check all four tyres carefully for uneven shoulder wear and request evidence of a recent four-wheel alignment check. Additionally, given the vehicle is now eight years old, a thorough inspection should cover the condition of the tyre sidewalls for cracking or perishing from age even if tread depth remains adequate, the health of the 12 volt battery which commonly fails around this age, the condition of all undertray and suspension components for corrosion or perished bushes, the brake fluid which by convention should be renewed every two years regardless of mileage, and the coolant and automatic transmission fluid service intervals if applicable. Verifying a full Audi main dealer or specialist service history with stamps corroborating cambelt or timing chain inspection records will further strengthen confidence in the vehicle's ongoing roadworthiness.