2020 Audi Q2 1.5L Petrol · YA70 CKD

The vehicle failed to achieve an unqualified pass in its most recent MOT test on 16 December 2025 at 29,509 miles, with the tester flagging significant safety-related defects. The recorded trend is clearly worsening, as the previous two tests in December 2024 and December 2023 were clean passes with only minor tyre wear advisories. The current defects involve core braking performance—a fluctuating front service brake and worn front brake discs—combined with structural tyre damage, indicating a deterioration in critical safety systems that requires immediate rectification. The recorded mileage pattern shows exceptionally low annual use for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging under 5,000 miles per year. The jump from 14,104 miles in December 2024 to 29,509 miles in December 2025 represents a substantial increase in annual mileage, over 15,000 miles in a single year. This suggests the vehicle may have experienced a period of very light use or prolonged standing, followed by recent heavier utilisation, which can exacerbate issues like brake disc corrosion and binding. A buyer must prioritise a detailed inspection of the front braking system, specifically checking for binding calipers, uneven disc wear, and the condition of the brake pads. The advisories on slightly damaged and perishing tyres, particularly the near-side front, point to potential sidewall cracking from age or environmental exposure, which is a serious structural risk. Given the low overall mileage but recent high usage, suspension bushes and exhaust system corrosion should also be examined for degradation from disuse. The history confirms that basic consumable upkeep, such as tyre replacement, was not addressed promptly, and the new brake defects represent a critical safety compromise that must be resolved before purchase.