Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S A (2022)
2022 Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S A
CarHunch analysed 1,224 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 Audi S3 TFSI Quattro is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 91.3% first-time pass rate well above the 80% benchmark, and only 4.7% of vehicles ever flagged with dangerous defects—a reassuringly low figure for a high-performance car. This is a young cohort running modest mileage (median 22,634 miles), so you're looking at well-maintained examples that rarely fail their tests; when they do need work, it's typically minor advisory items rather than serious failures.
The 0.1 average failures per vehicle and 0.6 advisories suggest these cars are holding up well mechanically at this age and mileage, though the median CarHunch score of 70 indicates there's still room for variation between individual examples. If you're considering one, run a full service history check and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the dual-clutch transmission and cooling system, as these are common weak points on turbocharged Audis even when MOT results look clean.
What to check before buying a 2022 Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2022 Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S A vehicles fall between 17,165 and 28,894 miles.
MOT History Averages
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