Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Audi A4 S Line Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV?

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 A4 S Line Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV?

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 A4 S Line Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV?

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 A4 S Line Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV reliable?

Based on MOT data from 128 vehicles, the 2022 Audi A4 S Line Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV 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 A4 S Line Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV?

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 A4 S Line Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV (2022)

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

2022 Audi A4 S Line Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV

CarHunch analysed 128 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi A4 S Line Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 A4 S Line is substantially more reliable than the typical UK car, with a first-time pass rate of 94.9% against the 80% national average—and only 5.5% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below concern levels. The petrol engine variant passes at 94.8%, showing consistent dependability across the test sample.

At 27,738 miles average, these cars are showing typical wear for their age and are encountering almost no failures (0.09 per vehicle), though minor advisories average 0.7 per test. If you're considering one of these, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on the minor niggles that tend to appear rather than structural problems—check the service history carefully to confirm the hybrid system has been properly maintained.

We have limited data for the 2022 Audi A4 S Line Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

95.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 18k–34k

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These stats describe 128 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 128 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.5% 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 (98%)	126	95.6%	0.09

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Audi A4 S Line Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV 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.

25,310

typical

18,136

low mileage

33,876

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi A4 S Line Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV vehicles fall between 18,136 and 33,876 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,136 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.

✓ 18,136–33,876 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Audi A4 S Line Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEVs sit.

⚠ Over 45,732 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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