Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S A?

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 S3 TFSI Quattro S A?

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 S3 TFSI Quattro S A?

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 S3 TFSI Quattro S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,224 vehicles, the 2022 Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95%, 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 S3 TFSI Quattro S A?

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 S3 TFSI Quattro S A (2022)

1,224 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95% first-time pass rate

2022 Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S A

CarHunch analysed 1,224 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S A. 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 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.

The 2022 Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 17k–29k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,224 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 1,224 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.7% 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,619 Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 30.9%

1,426

Grey 24.8%

1,147

Black 22.2%

1,025

White 13.8%

638

Red 5.3%

245

Yellow 2.7%

124

Purple 0.2%

Green 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S A 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.

22,634

typical

17,165

low mileage

28,894

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S A vehicles fall between 17,165 and 28,894 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,165 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.

✓ 17,165–28,894 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S As sit.

⚠ Over 39,006 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

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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