2019 Audi Q2 1.6L Diesel · T4 LEP

A clear pattern emerges in this Audi Q2's MOT history regarding brake pad wear, with both the front and rear axles having triggered dangerous-level failures within twelve months of each other. The 2025 test on 24 October recorded an offside front brake pad measuring under 1.5 mm thick, classified as dangerous, alongside an advisory for the nearside front pad thinning. A near-identical event occurred a year earlier on 22 October 2024, where the nearside rear pad fell below the dangerous threshold and the offside rear pad was flagged as an advisory. Despite these pad-related defects, the vehicle has passed each subsequent MOT with no other components flagged, suggesting the braking system aside from pad wear has been performing within limits. This recurring pattern of inner-edge or asymmetric pad wear between near and offside positions is a known characteristic on Audi models with sliding calipers and can indicate seized caliper guide pins or unevenly worn pad material, both of which warrant close physical inspection. With 44,237 miles recorded over roughly seven years, this Q2 has covered approximately 6,320 miles annually, which sits comfortably within expected usage for a small premium SUV of this age. The MOT intervals have been consistently annual with no missed tests, indicating continuous use on the road rather than extended periods off the road. This moderate and steady mileage accumulation is mechanically favourable: it implies regular fluid circulation, brake disc cleaning through routine application, and progressive rather than abrupt wear on drivetrain and suspension components. There are no mileage inconsistencies or gaps between tests that would suggest clock irregularities or prolonged standing. Given the documented brake pad failures on both axles, any prospective buyer should carry out a careful test drive focusing on braking feel and response. Listen for any grinding or squealing under light pedal application, which would indicate pads are again approaching the wear limit. The car should track straight under firm braking without pulling toward one side, as asymmetric pad wear can sometimes be accompanied by a binding caliper that drags or fails to release evenly. With the front pads just replaced prior to the 2025 pass and the rears replaced after the 2024 failure, a thorough visual inspection of pad thickness and disc condition through the wheel spokes is worthwhile, ideally using a torch to check for uneven inner and outer pad wear which points to seized caliper slides rather than normal service life exhaustion. Additionally, while no suspension or corrosion advisories appear in the record, the rear brake pads reaching a dangerous state from advisory within a single year suggests this vehicle may consume pads faster than average, so budgeting for replacement within the next service interval is prudent.