Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TDI MHEV 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 2020 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TDI MHEV 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 2020 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TDI MHEV 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 2020 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TDI MHEV SA reliable?

Based on MOT data from 106 vehicles, the 2020 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TDI MHEV SA has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.9%, 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 2020 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TDI MHEV 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 Ed 1 35 TDI MHEV SA (2020)

106 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.9% first-time pass rate

2020 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TDI MHEV SA

CarHunch analysed 106 real MOT records for the 2020 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TDI MHEV SA. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 106 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

See the full 2020 AUDI A5 (2,247 vehicles)

We have limited data for the 2020 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TDI MHEV SA — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

88.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

19.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.42

Over 3.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

40k

Middle half: 31k–52k

For context

These stats describe 106 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 106 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.8% 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%)	105	89.1%	0.42

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TDI MHEV 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.

39,676

typical

30,613

low mileage

51,811

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TDI MHEV SA vehicles fall between 30,613 and 51,811 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 30,613 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.

✓ 30,613–51,811 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TDI MHEV SAs sit.

⚠ Over 69,944 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TDI MHEV SA — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TDI MHEV SAs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 94 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.42

Avg failures per vehicle

2.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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