2022 Audi A4 S Line 35 Mhev S-A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,451 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Audi A4 S Line 35 Mhev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 89.9% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.2% | 119 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 38 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.9% | 28 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 15 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.0% | 14 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 40 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 31 |
| 3 | Washers | 17 |
| 4 | Shock absorbers | 15 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 15 |
| 6 | Wipers | 12 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.9% | 332 |
| 2 | Other defects | 7.0% | 101 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.9% | 100 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.7% | 54 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.5% | 36 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 4 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 792 | 8.2% |
| 30-60k | 576 | 12.3% |
| 60-90k | 68 | 11.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,096 | 9.6% |
| Diesel | 347 | 11.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50 | 10.0% |
| 2025 | 1,395 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2022 A4 S Line 35 Mhev S-A
Before buying a 2022 Audi A4 S Line 35 Mhev S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 8.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (8.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Audi A4 S Line 35 Mhev S-As pass their MOT?
89.9% of the 1,451 2022 Audi A4 S Line 35 Mhev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi A4 S Line 35 Mhev S-A?
Tyres, recorded in 8.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.6%).
Does the 2022 A4 S Line 35 Mhev S-A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.2% in the 0-30k band to 11.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,451 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.