Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Audi A4 Sport Ed 40 TFSI MHEV 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 A4 Sport Ed 40 TFSI MHEV 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 A4 Sport Ed 40 TFSI MHEV 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 A4 Sport Ed 40 TFSI MHEV S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 116 vehicles, the 2022 Audi A4 Sport Ed 40 TFSI MHEV S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.3%, 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 Sport Ed 40 TFSI MHEV 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 A4 Sport Ed 40 TFSI MHEV S A (2022)

116 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Audi A4 Sport Ed 40 TFSI MHEV S A

CarHunch analysed 116 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi A4 Sport Ed 40 TFSI MHEV 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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This A4 Sport Ed passes its MOT first time 90% of the time, well above the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects show up in just 6% of vehicles tested—both reassuring marks for a 2022 model. The hybrid petrol engine appears robust in these early years, with cars averaging only 0.14 failures per test.

At under 29,000 miles on average, these cars are still young and lightly used, so the high pass rate reflects that—expect reliability to drop gradually as mileage climbs. The real telltale is advisories: 0.8 per vehicle suggests minor wear items (brake pads, cabin filters) are starting to appear, which is normal, but nothing structural is showing up yet. Check the service history and suspension components closely before buying, as this is where early problem patterns would emerge on an A4.

We have limited data for the 2022 Audi A4 Sport Ed 40 TFSI MHEV S A — 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

93.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.14

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

26k

Middle half: 17k–33k

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These stats describe 116 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 116 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6% 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Audi A4 Sport Ed 40 TFSI MHEV 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.

25,908

typical

17,063

low mileage

33,208

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi A4 Sport Ed 40 TFSI MHEV S A vehicles fall between 17,063 and 33,208 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,063 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.

✓ 17,063–33,208 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Audi A4 Sport Ed 40 TFSI MHEV S As sit.

⚠ Over 44,830 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

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.14

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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