Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Audi S5 Black Ed TDI MHEV Quattro 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 S5 Black Ed TDI MHEV Quattro 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 S5 Black Ed TDI MHEV Quattro 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 S5 Black Ed TDI MHEV Quattro A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 156 vehicles, the 2022 Audi S5 Black Ed TDI MHEV Quattro A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.9%, 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 S5 Black Ed TDI MHEV Quattro 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 S5 Black Ed TDI MHEV Quattro A (2022)

156 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.9% first-time pass rate

2022 Audi S5 Black Ed TDI MHEV Quattro A

CarHunch analysed 156 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi S5 Black Ed TDI MHEV Quattro A. 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 S5 is a strong performer on the MOT bench, with a 91.2% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, suggesting good build quality and owner maintenance across the cohort. The dangerous defect rate of 4.5% is reassuringly low, and there's virtually no fuel-type variation since nearly all examples are diesel.

At under 31,000 miles on average, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains why failures average just 0.12 per vehicle—but advisories at 0.7 per car hint at minor wear items beginning to emerge. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection done to check for those early advisory issues before they become failures, particularly on suspension and brakes common to performance models.

We have limited data for the 2022 Audi S5 Black Ed TDI MHEV Quattro A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

94.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

29k

Middle half: 21k–39k

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These stats describe 156 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 156 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.5% 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 (99%)	155	95.1%	0.12

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Audi S5 Black Ed TDI MHEV Quattro 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.

28,828

typical

20,908

low mileage

38,558

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi S5 Black Ed TDI MHEV Quattro A vehicles fall between 20,908 and 38,558 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,908 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.

✓ 20,908–38,558 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Audi S5 Black Ed TDI MHEV Quattro As sit.

⚠ Over 52,053 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

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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