Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Audi A5 S Line 35 TDI 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 A5 S Line 35 TDI 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 A5 S Line 35 TDI 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 A5 S Line 35 TDI MHEV S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 802 vehicles, the 2022 Audi A5 S Line 35 TDI MHEV S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.1%, 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 A5 S Line 35 TDI 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 A5 S Line 35 TDI MHEV S A (2022)

802 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Audi A5 S Line 35 TDI MHEV S A

CarHunch analysed 802 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi A5 S Line 35 TDI 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 2022 Audi A5 matches the UK average almost exactly with an 80.2% first-time pass rate, and only 3.2% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below concern territory. The diesel engine shows no weakness here, maintaining that same 80.2% pass rate across the 797 vehicles tested.

At 33,685 miles median for a two-year-old car, these A5s are running within typical expectations, and they're presenting very few problems once in the garage: just 0.1 failures per vehicle on average, with minor advisories at 0.6 per car. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on transmission health and suspension wear rather than expecting systemic issues.

The 2022 Audi A5 S Line 35 TDI MHEV S A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

34k

Middle half: 26k–42k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 802 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 802 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.2% 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
Diesel (99%)	797	94.2%	0.1

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,927 Audi A5 S Line 35 TDI MHEV S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 31.5%

1,552

White 26.1%

1,286

Black 21.9%

1,077

Blue 18.9%

932

Red 0.9%

Green 0.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Audi A5 S Line 35 TDI 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.

33,685

typical

25,994

low mileage

42,416

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi A5 S Line 35 TDI MHEV S A vehicles fall between 25,994 and 42,416 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 25,994 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.

✓ 25,994–42,416 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Audi A5 S Line 35 TDI MHEV S As sit.

⚠ Over 57,261 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

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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