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

Based on MOT data from 593 vehicles, the 2022 Audi A5 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.2%, 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 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 A5 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S A (2022)

593 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Audi A5 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S A

CarHunch analysed 593 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi A5 S Line 35 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 2022 Audi A5 S Line is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 90.8% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and only 3.7% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The petrol engine shows no weakness here, maintaining that same strong 90.8% pass rate across all 588 examples tested.

With a median mileage of just over 25,000 miles for cars now two years old, these vehicles are running light, and they're backing that up with minimal failure burden: only 0.07 failures per car and 0.7 advisories each. Before you buy, check the service history carefully and inspect suspension bushings and brake fluid condition, as these minor advisory items crop up—but overall this is a car that will sail through its MOT with minimal fuss.

The 2022 Audi A5 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 18k–34k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 593 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 593 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.7% 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 (99%)	588	96.2%	0.07

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,843 Audi A5 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 35.9%

1,020

Black 24.6%

700

Blue 19.3%

548

White 17.2%

490

Green 1.8%

Red 1.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Audi A5 S Line 35 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.

25,129

typical

18,327

low mileage

33,610

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi A5 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S A vehicles fall between 18,327 and 33,610 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,327 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.

✓ 18,327–33,610 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Audi A5 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S As sit.

⚠ Over 45,373 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

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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