Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI 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 2021 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI 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 2021 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI 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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI 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 TFSI MHEV SA (2021)

204 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.1% first-time pass rate

2021 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI MHEV SA

CarHunch analysed 204 real MOT records for the 2021 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI MHEV SA. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 9.1% above UK average

89.1%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

28,761

typical mileage

21,585–38,285 middle half

17.2%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.29

avg MOT failures per car

over 2.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI MHEV SA

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	199	89%	0.3
Other (1%)	3	100%	0
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1%)	2	87.5%	0.5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI MHEV SA vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

21,585

low mileage

28,761

typical

38,285

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Audi A5 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI MHEV SA vehicles fall between 21,585 and 38,285 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.29

Avg failures per vehicle

1.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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