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Audi A6 vs Audi Q2 black edition 30 tfsi: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Audi A6
78%
MOT pass rate · 246,602 vehicles
Audi Q2 black edition 30 tfsi
93%
MOT pass rate · 1,995 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Audi Q2 black edition 30 tfsi is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Audi A6 Audi Q2 black edition 30 tfsi
MOT pass rate 78% 93% ✓
MOT failure rate 22% 7% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 1.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 136,441 mi 30,331 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 246,602 1,995

Most common faults

Audi A6

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Audi Q2 black edition 30 tfsi

  1. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Audi Q2 black edition 30 tfsi is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Audi A6 report Full Audi Q2 black edition 30 tfsi report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.