Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Audi A5 S Line 40 TDI MHEV Quat SA?

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 40 TDI MHEV Quat SA?

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 40 TDI MHEV Quat SA?

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 40 TDI MHEV Quat SA reliable?

Based on MOT data from 412 vehicles, the 2022 Audi A5 S Line 40 TDI MHEV Quat SA has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.9%, 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 40 TDI MHEV Quat SA?

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 40 TDI MHEV Quat SA (2022)

412 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.9% first-time pass rate

2022 Audi A5 S Line 40 TDI MHEV Quat SA

CarHunch analysed 412 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi A5 S Line 40 TDI MHEV Quat SA. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 412 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This A5 S Line diesel is more reliable than the UK average, with an 87.5% first-time MOT pass rate against the national 80%, and a low 4.6% rate of dangerous defects suggests these are generally well-maintained cars. The strong performance holds across the board with virtually all examples in this cohort being diesel variants.

At around 32,700 miles median for a 2022 model, these cars are running relatively light, which partly explains the low failure rate of 0.12 per vehicle—typical wear items simply haven't had time to deteriorate yet. The 0.7 advisories per car indicate minor issues are emerging (suspension, minor corrosion, or consumables), so when budgeting for ownership, factor in some servicing work within the next couple of years; get a pre-purchase inspection done with particular attention to the dual-mass flywheel and DSG gearbox, which can be costly repairs on this platform.

The 2022 Audi A5 S Line 40 TDI MHEV Quat SA passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.9% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

33k

Middle half: 25k–41k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 412 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 412 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.6% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	411	93.9%	0.12

Colour Breakdown

Based on 928 Audi A5 S Line 40 TDI MHEV Quat SA vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 32.2%

299

Black 26.9%

250

White 20.8%

193

Blue 16.4%

152

Green 2.4%

Red 1.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Audi A5 S Line 40 TDI MHEV Quat SA 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.

32,703

typical

25,415

low mileage

41,076

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi A5 S Line 40 TDI MHEV Quat SA vehicles fall between 25,415 and 41,076 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 25,415 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.

✓ 25,415–41,076 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Audi A5 S Line 40 TDI MHEV Quat SAs sit.

⚠ Over 55,452 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

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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