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With 109,204 currently licensed in the UK, the Audi Q2 is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Q2 5 stars in 2016, with 93% adult occupant and 86% child protection scores.
It has a 83.2% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include brakes, lighting, tyres.
Annual running costs are estimated at £3,014 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £251/month or 38p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2016
MOT Pass Rate
83.2%
45,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£251
est. annual total
New From
£30,000
Euro NCAP tested the Q2 in 2016 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
93%
Child Occupant
86%
Pedestrian
70%
Safety Assist
71%
There are 5 known DVSA recalls affecting the Audi Q2. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2023/254
On affected vehicles an electrical connector for the power supply for the fuse carrier in the interior of the vehicle may have not been installed correctly.
Build dates: 2020-10-20 to 2023-05-30
R/2019/234
The mounting for the head restraint may not be correctly welded to the outer backrest frame for the rear seat.
Build dates: 2019-02-22 to 2019-02-22
R/2018/338
The rear back rest head restraint mounting is not correctly welded.
Build dates: 2018-05-21 to 2018-09-03
R/2018/295
The electro-mechanical park brake may be released inappropriately.
Build dates: 2017-01-01 to 2018-06-30
R/2017/311
The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.
Build dates: 2017-08-01 to 2017-08-31
Based on 45,000 MOT tests, the Q2 has a first-time pass rate of 83.2% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Q2 is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Audi Q2 are estimated at around £3,014 per year, or £251 per month.
Fuel
£952
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,212
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Q2 achieves a combined fuel economy of around 55.4 mpg (45.6 mpg urban, 62.8 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 | PETROL | 55.4 mpg | 1.0L |
| Q2 | PETROL | 51.4 mpg | 1.4L |
| Q2 | PETROL | 48.7 mpg | 1.5L |
| Q2 | DIESEL | 68.9 mpg | 1.6L |
| Q2 | DIESEL | 58.9 mpg | 2.0L |
| Q2 | PETROL | 44.8 mpg | 2.0L |
Starting from £30,000 new, a Audi Q2 typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £22,500 | −£7,500 |
| 2 years | 64% | £19,150 | −£10,850 |
| 3 years | 56% | £16,850 | −£13,150 |
| 4 years | 50% | £15,150 | −£14,850 |
| 5 years | 46% | £13,950 | −£16,050 |
| 6 years | 43% | £12,950 | −£17,050 |
| 7 years | 41% | £12,200 | −£17,800 |
| 8 years | 39% | £11,550 | −£18,450 |
| 9 years | 37% | £11,000 | −£19,000 |
| 10 years | 35% | £10,450 | −£19,550 |
There are currently 109,204 licensed and 433 SORN Q2s in the UK (109,637 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Q2 has a 83.2% first-time MOT pass rate based on 45,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Q2 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2016. It scored 93% for adult occupant protection, 86% for child occupant protection, 70% for vulnerable road users, and 71% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Q2 are estimated at around £3,014 per year (£251/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 5 known safety recalls affecting the Q2. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Q2 starts from around £30,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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