Audi A3 Sport 35 TFSI MHEV S A (2022)
2022 Audi A3 Sport 35 TFSI MHEV S A
CarHunch analysed 571 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi A3 Sport 35 TFSI MHEV S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 Audi A3 Sport 35 TFSI MHEV is exceptionally reliable, with a 92.8% first-time MOT pass rate that significantly outperforms the UK average of 80%—and fewer than 1 in 25 vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect. Petrol variants, which make up the vast majority of this cohort, maintain that same 92.7% pass rate with no weak point emerging.
These cars are genuinely low-mileage at around two years old, averaging just over 25,000 miles, which explains both the strong pass rate and the minimal failure rate of 0.09 per vehicle. The 0.7 advisories per car suggest minor wear items rather than systemic problems, so if you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on service history and whether the hybrid system documentation is complete rather than worrying about structural issues.
What to check before buying a 2022 Audi A3 Sport 35 TFSI MHEV S A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 564 | 92.7% | 0.09 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1%) | 7 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 Audi A3 Sport 35 TFSI MHEV S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2022 Audi A3 Sport 35 TFSI MHEV S A vehicles fall between 16,395 and 31,161 miles.
MOT History Averages
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