Audi A6 S Ln Blck Ed 40 TDI MHEV SA (2022)

120 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Audi A6 S Ln Blck Ed 40 TDI MHEV SA

CarHunch analysed 120 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi A6 S Ln Blck Ed 40 TDI MHEV SA. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2022 Audi A6 passes its MOT on first attempt just 73% of the time, falling notably short of the UK average of 80%—a real concern for a vehicle this new and expensive. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 3.3%, so safety isn't the primary worry; instead, you're looking at a car prone to minor niggles that require a second test.

At 37,500 miles average for a two-year-old car, these are typically low-mileage examples, yet they're still picking up 0.6 advisories per vehicle on average, suggesting some quality control issues early in the model's life. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on emissions systems and suspension components—the most common failure points on diesel Audis—rather than assuming "nearly new" means trouble-free.

Below average reliability 6.9% below UK average
73.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
33,838
typical mileage
25,842–46,394 middle half
3.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.07
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Audi A6 S Ln Blck Ed 40 TDI 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Audi A6 S Ln Blck Ed 40 TDI 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.

25,842
low mileage
33,838
typical
46,394
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi A6 S Ln Blck Ed 40 TDI MHEV SA vehicles fall between 25,842 and 46,394 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.07
Avg failures per vehicle
0.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Audi A6 S Ln Blck Ed 40 TDI MHEV SA:

2021