Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 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 2022 Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 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 2022 Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 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.

Is the 2022 Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV SA reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,593 vehicles, the 2022 Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV SA has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 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 Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV SA (2022)

1,593 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.6% first-time pass rate

2022 Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV SA

CarHunch analysed 1,593 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV SA. 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 Q3 S is a genuinely reliable first-time passer, with 93.3% of vehicles clearing their MOT on the first attempt—well ahead of the UK average of 80%—and only 3.6% ever showing a dangerous defect, which is reassuring for a buyer. Petrol versions (which make up nearly all the cohort) perform identically well at 93.4% pass rate.

At a median mileage of just 22,908 miles for a two-year-old car, these Q3s are running light, and the 0.09 average failures per vehicle confirms mechanically sound construction. The 0.7 advisories per car suggest minor wear items appearing, but nothing systemic—so if you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection to flag any advisory history, then drive with confidence.

The 2022 Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV SA passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 17k–30k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,593 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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Based on MOT data from 1,593 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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
Petrol (100%)	1,589	95.6%	0.09

Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,727 Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV SA vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 38.3%

2,195

Grey 30.6%

1,750

White 13.8%

789

Blue 12.7%

726

Silver 2.3%

130

Red 1.2%

Orange 1.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV SA 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.

22,908

typical

16,918

low mileage

30,391

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV SA vehicles fall between 16,918 and 30,391 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,918 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.

✓ 16,918–30,391 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Audi Q3 S Ln Blk Ed 35 TFSI MHEV SAs sit.

⚠ Over 41,027 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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