Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Audi Sq8 Black Edition TFSI Quat 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 Sq8 Black Edition TFSI Quat 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 Sq8 Black Edition TFSI Quat 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 Sq8 Black Edition TFSI Quat A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 160 vehicles, the 2022 Audi Sq8 Black Edition TFSI Quat A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.5%, 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 Sq8 Black Edition TFSI Quat 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 Sq8 Black Edition TFSI Quat A (2022)

160 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Audi Sq8 Black Edition TFSI Quat A

CarHunch analysed 160 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi Sq8 Black Edition TFSI Quat 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 SQ8 is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 92.5% first-time pass rate that sits well clear of the UK average of 80%—owners are rarely caught out by surprise failures. The dangerous defect rate is negligible at 3.1%, so safety concerns are minimal for this cohort.

These cars are running around 28,000 miles on average, which is typical for their age, and they're arriving at test with almost no failures per vehicle (0.09) and a modest advisory count of 0.8 apiece. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on the infotainment and air suspension systems, which tend to show up as advisories on luxury models of this class.

We have limited data for the 2022 Audi Sq8 Black Edition TFSI Quat A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 20k–36k

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These stats describe 160 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 160 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Audi Sq8 Black Edition TFSI Quat 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.

28,062

typical

19,735

low mileage

36,275

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi Sq8 Black Edition TFSI Quat A vehicles fall between 19,735 and 36,275 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,735 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.

✓ 19,735–36,275 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Audi Sq8 Black Edition TFSI Quat As sit.

⚠ Over 48,971 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

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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