Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi 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 Ln Ed1 40tdi 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 Ln Ed1 40tdi 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 Ln Ed1 40tdi MHEV Quat SA reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,405 vehicles, the 2022 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi MHEV Quat SA has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.2%, 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 Ln Ed1 40tdi 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 Ln Ed1 40tdi MHEV Quat SA (2022)

1,405 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi MHEV Quat SA

CarHunch analysed 1,405 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi 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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This 2022 Audi Q5 is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 93.1% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.4% of the fleet. The diesel engine proves rock-solid with the same 93.1% pass rate, suggesting Audi's mild-hybrid tech is performing as intended.

At around 31,600 miles average, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which partly explains the low failure rate of 0.06 per vehicle. The 0.6 advisories per test indicate minor wear rather than systemic problems, so when you're shopping for one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the transmission and suspension rather than expecting engine trouble.

The 2022 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi MHEV Quat SA passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (97.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

97.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.06

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

30k

Middle half: 22k–37k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 97.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,405 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 1,405 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
Diesel (100%)	1,402	97.2%	0.06

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,448 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi MHEV Quat SA vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 33.2%

1,145

Blue 31.8%

1,095

Grey 16.1%

556

White 12.7%

438

Silver 3.2%

111

Green 3%

103

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi 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.

30,181

typical

22,485

low mileage

37,486

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi MHEV Quat SA vehicles fall between 22,485 and 37,486 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,485 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.

✓ 22,485–37,486 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Audi Q5 S Ln Ed1 40tdi MHEV Quat SAs sit.

⚠ Over 50,606 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

0.06

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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