Audi Q2 (2017)
2017 Audi Q2
CarHunch analysed 12,196 real MOT records for the 2017 Audi Q2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Audi Q2 is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 92.3% first-time pass rate well above the 80% benchmark—and both petrol and diesel variants perform strongly at 92.6% and 91.3% respectively. However, one in five of these cars (21%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a legitimate concern for a prospective buyer and worth investigating on any used example.
At 40,962 miles average, these Q2s are running relatively light for their age, suggesting many owners haven't thrashed them. The typical car picks up 6.7 advisories during its MOT life, pointing to minor wear items rather than systemic problems—but run a full pre-purchase inspection on any individual car and specifically ask the dealer or seller about its dangerous defect history before committing.
What to check before buying a 2017 Audi Q2
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (77%) | 9,430 | 92.6% | 0.57 |
| Diesel (23%) | 2,765 | 91.3% | 0.68 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Audi Q2 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Audi Q2 vehicles fall between 27,401 and 47,306 miles.
2017 Audi Q2 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 11,631 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Audi Q2
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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38.4%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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37.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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31.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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16.3%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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15.5%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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14.4%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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