Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 TFSI S A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 TFSI S A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 TFSI S A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 TFSI S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 319 vehicles, the 2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 TFSI S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 TFSI S A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 TFSI S A (2022)

319 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 TFSI S A

CarHunch analysed 319 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 TFSI S A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 319 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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The 2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 TFSI S A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 14k–28k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 319 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 319 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	318	95.7%	0.09

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,652 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 TFSI S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 46.2%

1,225

White 16%

423

Blue 11.8%

312

Green 8.6%

228

Silver 8.3%

219

Red 7%

186

Yellow 1.4%

Black 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 TFSI S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

20,846

typical

14,241

low mileage

27,641

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 TFSI S A vehicles fall between 14,241 and 27,641 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,241 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,241–27,641 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Audi A1 S Line Black Ed 30 TFSI S As sit.

⚠ Over 37,315 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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