2019 Audi SQ2: known problems and what to check
Too few Audi SQ2 cars first registered in 2019 had an MOT during 2025 for reliable MOT figures. Here’s what we do know about the 2019 Audi SQ2, and what to check before you buy one.
Known faults on the 2019 Audi SQ2
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- 1.4 TFSI and 2.0 TDI
Timing chain service (1.4 TFSI and 2.0 TDI)
Auto Express gives a timing chain change every five years or 140,000 miles, about £600 with the water pump.
At the viewing: Ask for the service history.
- 1.5 TFSI petrol
Jerky from cold (1.5 TFSI)
Some owners report poor throttle response and jerkiness setting off from cold.
At the viewing: Drive it from cold.
What to check on a 2019 car
- MOT history
Check the reg below: its MOT history shows what has been failed or advised, and whether the mileage adds up.
- Service history
Look for regular servicing and receipts for big jobs like a cambelt or clutch.
- Finance and write-offs
MOT records don’t show outstanding finance or insurance write-offs. A history check does.
- Test drive
Listen for knocks over bumps, check every warning light goes out, and make sure the gears and brakes feel right.
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Other years
Every year of the Audi SQ2 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 164 | Tyres 29% |
| 2021 | 171 | Tyres 25% |
| 2020 | 564 | Tyres 23% |
Where this comes from: how many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics (DVLA records), counted by the year each car was first registered. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score