Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Audi A5 Sport 35 TDI 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 Sport 35 TDI 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 Sport 35 TDI 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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Audi A5 Sport 35 TDI 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 Sport 35 TDI MHEV S A (2022)

126 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Audi A5 Sport 35 TDI MHEV S A

CarHunch analysed 126 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi A5 Sport 35 TDI MHEV S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2022 Audi A5 diesel hybrid passes its MOT first time in 83.3% of cases, slightly above the UK average of 80%, suggesting solid early reliability. The dangerous defect rate sits at a low 7.1%, so structural or safety failures are uncommon in this cohort.

At around 32,000 miles average, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains the minimal failure count of 0.15 per vehicle. The real story is the advisory rate of 0.7 per vehicle—minor wear and tear issues are emerging, but nothing alarming; when shopping, ask the seller for the full MOT history to check whether advisories have been addressed rather than ignored.

Average reliability 3.3% above UK average

83.3%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

31,793

typical mileage

23,693–39,803 middle half

7.1%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.15

avg MOT failures per car

over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Audi A5 Sport 35 TDI MHEV S A

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 Sport 35 TDI MHEV S A 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.

23,693

low mileage

31,793

typical

39,803

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi A5 Sport 35 TDI MHEV S A vehicles fall between 23,693 and 39,803 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Audi A5 Sport 35 TDI MHEV S A:

2020 2021 2023