Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Audi Q4 E Tron S Line 40?

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 Q4 E Tron S Line 40?

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 Q4 E Tron S Line 40?

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 Q4 E Tron S Line 40 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 2,641 vehicles, the 2022 Audi Q4 E Tron S Line 40 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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Audi Q4 E Tron S Line 40?

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 Q4 E Tron S Line 40 (2022)

2,641 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Audi Q4 E Tron S Line 40

CarHunch analysed 2,641 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi Q4 E Tron S Line 40. 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 Q4 e-tron S Line 40 passes its MOT first time 89% of the time, a solid 9 percentage points above the UK average, with only 6.6% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects—well below the threshold that would raise a red flag for buyers. This is a genuinely reliable electric car with minimal failure issues in the wild.

At a median mileage of 31,757 miles for a two-year-old vehicle, these cars are running within typical expectations, and the average of just 0.14 failures per vehicle confirms that real faults are rare. Most advisories you'll see (averaging 0.9 per car) are minor wear items rather than structural problems, so if you're shopping for one, a pre-purchase inspection should be straightforward—focus on battery health and charging system functionality rather than worrying about mechanical surprises.

The 2022 Audi Q4 E Tron S Line 40 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ 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)

6.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.14

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

32k

Middle half: 23k–43k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 2,641 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 2,641 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.6% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 12,460 Audi Q4 E Tron S Line 40 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 37.2%

4,634

Black 25.7%

3,199

Blue 22.1%

2,749

White 8.4%

1,044

Silver 4.3%

530

Purple 2.4%

304

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Audi Q4 E Tron S Line 40 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.

31,757

typical

23,334

low mileage

43,315

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi Q4 E Tron S Line 40 vehicles fall between 23,334 and 43,315 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 23,334 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.

✓ 23,334–43,315 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Audi Q4 E Tron S Line 40s sit.

⚠ Over 58,475 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

0.14

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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