Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Audi Q5?

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 294 vehicles, the 2022 Audi Q5 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.

What are common problems with the 2022 Audi Q5?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Audi Q5 are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16.8% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15.8% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (12% 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 Q5?

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 (2022)

294 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.6% first-time pass rate

2022 Audi Q5

CarHunch analysed 294 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi Q5. 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 is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 95.6% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and the dangerous defect rate of just 2.4% suggests these are safe cars on the road. The hybrid-electric variant, which makes up 94% of the cohort, performs identically well at 95.5%, so fuel choice isn't a reliability factor here.

At 30,330 miles median age-appropriate mileage for a 2022 model, these Q5s are still relatively young and unscarred; the average vehicle picks up fewer than 0.1 failures per test and just 0.5 advisories, meaning wear items aren't yet a concern. If you're shopping for a used example, pull the full service history and request a pre-purchase inspection focused on the hybrid battery health—that's the one expensive component this data doesn't reveal.

We have limited data for the 2022 Audi Q5 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

30k

Middle half: 22k–41k

For context

These stats describe 294 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 294 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 16.8%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear 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 12%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

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

Other issues 6.9%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · …

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Based on MOT data from 294 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.
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 →
📄 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (94%)	276	95.5%	0.09

Colour Breakdown

Based on 102,449 Audi Q5 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 29.7%

30,414

Black 27.2%

27,899

Blue 17.9%

18,386

White 16.7%

17,131

Silver 6.6%

6,790

Red 1.1%

1,174

Green 0.2%

248

Brown 0.2%

215

Beige 0.1%

Purple 0.1%

Maroon 0%

Orange 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Audi Q5 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.

30,330

typical

22,015

low mileage

41,371

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi Q5 vehicles fall between 22,015 and 41,371 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,015 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.

✓ 22,015–41,371 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Audi Q5s sit.

⚠ Over 55,850 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

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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