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Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa reliable? We analysed 270 real MOT tests across 142 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 270 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.9%
Typical Mileage
38,868mi
Annual Mileage
9,859mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa.

Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90.6%
2022
89.3%
2021

Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Top bolt missing 1

Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,679 mi/yr
Typical
9,859 mi/yr
Average
10,790 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,260 mi/yr

Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 96 90.6% 28,032 38,571 48,750
2021 103 89.3% 30,125 36,209 50,346

How Long Does a Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa Last?

Based on 142 Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
38,868 mi
75th Percentile
53,054 mi
95th Percentile
83,438 mi
Max Recorded
114,169 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

90.6% MOT pass rate from 96 tests

Year to avoid
2021

89.3% MOT pass rate from 103 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.6% across 96 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa THIS CAR 88.9% 270 38,868 mi — yrs
Audi A3 78% 7,415,025 78,776 mi 29 yrs
Audi A4 76.1% 7,096,957 96,834 mi 31 yrs
Audi A6 78.4% 2,724,792 98,890 mi 31 yrs
Skoda Octavia SE Tch TSI Etc MHEV Sa 91.5% 271 29,344 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa?

The Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.9% across 270 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa owner drives around 9,859 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa reliable?
Based on 270 MOT tests, the Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa has a 88.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa do per year?
The typical Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa does around 9,859 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi A4 S Line 40 TDI MHEV QUAT Sa is 2022 with a 90.6% pass rate across 96 tests.