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Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV reliable? We analysed 2,101 real MOT tests across 745 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,101 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.4%
Typical Mileage
30,928mi
Annual Mileage
7,455mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV 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 Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV.

Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89%
2022
89.8%
2021
85.1%
2020

Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/19 9
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 9
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 5

Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,257 mi/yr
Typical
7,455 mi/yr
Average
8,687 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,547 mi/yr

Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 254 89.0% 21,176 27,854 39,915
2021 1,269 89.8% 23,973 31,918 42,730
2020 503 85.1% 20,834 28,538 37,244

How Long Does a Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Last?

Based on 745 Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.7 years
Median
4.0 years

Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
30,928 mi
75th Percentile
41,669 mi
95th Percentile
59,534 mi
Max Recorded
142,901 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV

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

Best year
2021

89.8% MOT pass rate from 1,269 tests

Year to avoid
2020

85.1% MOT pass rate from 503 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.8% across 1,269 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.1% — 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 Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV 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 Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV THIS CAR 88.4% 2,101 30,928 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
Mazda CX-5 GT Sport 91% 1,683 26,465 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV?

The Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.4% across 2,101 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV 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 Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV owner drives around 7,455 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 Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV reliable?
Based on 2,101 MOT tests, the Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV has a 88.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV do per year?
The typical Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV does around 7,455 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV?
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 Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi A4 S Line Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV is 2021 with a 89.8% pass rate across 1,269 tests.