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SAM 981Y

2018 Audi Q2

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,374 mi
Last recorded63,374 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi Q235,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 981Y
MakeAudi
ModelQ2
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 63,374 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 63,374 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 58,445 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 51,193 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 43,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 33,910 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 24,995 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 24,992 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Audi Q2?

Based on 368,800 MOT tests across 84,903 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
6,754
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
84,903
On UK Roads
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SAM 981Y is a 2018 Audi Q2 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Audi Q2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 35,480 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Audi Q2 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this Audi Q2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SAM 981Y registered?

SAM 981Y is a 2018 Audi Q2, first registered on 21 February 2018.

Is SAM 981Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 981Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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