Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Audi A7?

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 A7?

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 A7?

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 2022 Audi A7 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 109 vehicles, the 2022 Audi A7 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Audi A7?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Audi A7 are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17.5% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15.8% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15.8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Audi A7?

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 A7 (2022)

109 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Audi A7

CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi A7. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Audi A7 is performing well above the UK average with a 93.1% first-time pass rate compared to the national 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 5.5% of vehicles tested. This is a genuinely reliable newcomer to the used market with minimal structural issues to worry about.

At roughly 29,700 miles median, these cars are still very young and driven moderately, which explains why they're averaging only 0.15 failures per vehicle and mostly minor advisories (0.8 per car). If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on warranty coverage and any service history gaps rather than mechanical wear, since age and mileage are both on your side.

We have limited data for the 2022 Audi A7 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

93.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

30k

Middle half: 25k–41k

For context

These stats describe 109 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 109 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 17.5%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 10.7%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 2.8%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 Audi A7

Based on MOT data from 109 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 (91%)	99	92.9%	0.15

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Audi A7 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.

29,687

typical

25,364

low mileage

40,746

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi A7 vehicles fall between 25,364 and 40,746 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 25,364 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.

✓ 25,364–40,746 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Audi A7s sit.

⚠ Over 55,007 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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