Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat 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 Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat 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 Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat 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 Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat SA reliable?

Based on MOT data from 2,100 vehicles, the 2022 Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat SA has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.4%, 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 Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat 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 Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat SA (2022)

2,100 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat SA

CarHunch analysed 2,100 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat 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 Q5 S Line 45 TFSI is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 92.8% first-time pass rate compared to 80%—a genuinely strong result across 2,100 vehicles tested. Dangerous defects are rare at 2.4%, putting this model well below concern territory for buyers.

With a median mileage of just 24,641 miles for a two-year-old car, these vehicles are running light, which partly explains the low failure rate of 0.07 per vehicle. The modest advisory rate of 0.6 per vehicle suggests minor wear items are emerging as expected, so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect structural surprises—get a full service history check and you're buying into a genuinely solid used option.

The 2022 Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat SA passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 18k–31k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 2,100 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 2,100 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.4% 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 (99%)	2,080	96.4%	0.07

Colour Breakdown

Based on 8,113 Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat SA vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 32.4%

2,629

Blue 25.9%

2,100

Black 24.9%

2,021

White 12%

970

Silver 3.7%

304

Green 1.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat 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.

24,641

typical

18,405

low mileage

31,408

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat SA vehicles fall between 18,405 and 31,408 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,405 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.

✓ 18,405–31,408 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Audi Q5 S Line 45 TFSI MHEV Quat SAs sit.

⚠ Over 42,400 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

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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