2022 Audi A6 S Line 40 Mhev S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 903 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Audi A6 S Line 40 Mhev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.9% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.6% in the 60-90k group versus 6.8% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

903

MOT tests analysed

9.1%

Fail rate

in line with

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 A6 S Line 40 Mhev S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	6.1%	55
2	Visibility	1.8%	16
3	Brakes	1.7%	15
4	Lighting & signalling	1.7%	15
5	Emissions & environmental	1.2%	11
6	Suspension	0.9%	8

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 A6 S Line 40 Mhev S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	35
2	Headlamp aim	15
3	Washers	13
4	Brake pads	12
5	Shock absorbers	10
6	Malfunction indicator lamp	10

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Audi A6 S Line 40 Mhev S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	25.0%	226
2	Brakes	9.0%	81
3	Other defects	7.1%	64
4	Visibility	3.3%	30
5	Body, structure & corrosion	0.2%	2
6	Suspension	0.2%	2

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 A6 S Line 40 Mhev S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	468	6.8%
30-60k	385	10.9%
60-90k	43	18.6%

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 A6 S Line 40 Mhev S-A
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Petrol	682	8.2%
Diesel	219	11.9%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 A6 S Line 40 Mhev S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	30	3.3%
2025	871	9.3%

What to check before buying a 2022 A6 S Line 40 Mhev S-A

Before buying a 2022 Audi A6 S Line 40 Mhev S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.1% of tests for this year.

Tyres (6.1% 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.
Visibility (1.8% 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.
Brakes (1.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.

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 A6 S Line 40 Mhev S-As pass their MOT?

90.9% of the 903 2022 Audi A6 S Line 40 Mhev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.1% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi A6 S Line 40 Mhev S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 6.1% of tests, followed by visibility (1.8%).

Does the 2022 A6 S Line 40 Mhev S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 18.6% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 903 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.