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Audi A5 S Ln Blk Ed 40tdi MHEV Q SA (2022)

148 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Audi A5 S Ln Blk Ed 40tdi MHEV Q SA

CarHunch analysed 148 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi A5 S Ln Blk Ed 40tdi MHEV Q SA. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2022 Audi A5 diesel is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 90.8% first-time pass rate versus 80%—a genuinely strong showing. The dangerous defect rate sits at just 4.7%, well below the threshold for buyer concern, so safety isn't a red flag here.

At 35,182 miles average for a two-year-old car, these vehicles are running well within normal mileage bands, and the low failure rate of 0.1 per vehicle suggests the diesel engine and running gear are proving durable in real-world use. Before buying, request a full service history and check that the hybrid system hasn't triggered any advisory codes, since that's where future costs could hide on a vehicle this new.

Generally reliable 10.8% above UK average
90.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
33,387
typical mileage
25,660–43,046 middle half
4.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.1
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Audi A5 S Ln Blk Ed 40tdi MHEV Q 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Audi A5 S Ln Blk Ed 40tdi MHEV Q 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.

25,660
low mileage
33,387
typical
43,046
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi A5 S Ln Blk Ed 40tdi MHEV Q SA vehicles fall between 25,660 and 43,046 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.1
Avg failures per vehicle
0.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Audi A5 S Ln Blk Ed 40tdi MHEV Q SA:

2023