2022 Audi A4 35 Mhev S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,408 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Audi A4 35 Mhev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and suspension. Its pass rate of 89.7% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).

Pass rate

1,408

MOT tests analysed

10.3%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Audi A4 35 Mhev S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.8%	82
2	Lighting & signalling	3.3%	46
3	Suspension	3.2%	45
4	Visibility	1.9%	27
5	Brakes	1.1%	15
6	Emissions & environmental	0.8%	11

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Audi A4 35 Mhev S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Headlamp aim	52
2	Shock absorbers	52
3	Tread depth	46
4	Washers	19
5	Brake pads	17
6	Wipers	11

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Audi A4 35 Mhev S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	22.2%	312
2	Brakes	7.2%	102
3	Other defects	6.9%	97
4	Suspension	4.3%	61
5	Visibility	3.5%	49
6	Lighting & signalling	0.4%	5

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 A4 35 Mhev S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	727	8.3%
30-60k	569	12.3%
60-90k	102	12.8%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

By fuel type

Fail rate by fuel type — 2022 A4 35 Mhev S-A
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Petrol	1,177	10.6%
Diesel	221	8.6%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 A4 35 Mhev S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	36	5.6%
2025	1,371	10.4%

What to check before buying a 2022 A4 35 Mhev S-A

Before buying a 2022 Audi A4 35 Mhev S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.8% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.8% 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 (3.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Suspension (3.2% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.

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 35 Mhev S-As pass their MOT?

89.7% of the 1,408 2022 Audi A4 35 Mhev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.3% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi A4 35 Mhev S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 5.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.3%).

Does the 2022 A4 35 Mhev S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.3% in the 0-30k band to 12.8% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,408 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.