Hi,

I purchased an Approved used Audi Q2 last September, the MOT was due in March this year. I asked the dealership if they would MOT the car before purchase, but they said they only do this if less than 6 months left on MOT, but offered me a free MOT test when due. As Audi boast about their 150 point checks, I wasn't too concerned.

However, come March and the car passed the MOT with the following advisories.

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories):

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

I can't help thinking that the cracks were there when I purchased the car, but it's difficult to prove. If the car had been MOT'd at the time, I wouldn't have bought the car without the tyres being changed.

The previous MOT only showed a tyre close to Legal Limit, which was replaced.

Do you think I have cause to complain? The car has only covered 2000 miles between purchase and Mot, although I realise that cracking is not totally dependent on mileage.

Has there been a change to the MOT in regards to listing Advisories on tyres?

Many Thanks

Martin