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Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa reliable? We analysed 2,764 real MOT tests across 1,278 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,764 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.1%
Typical Mileage
39,910mi
Annual Mileage
9,667mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV 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 Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa.

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Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

92.9%
2023
86%
2022
88.1%
2021
90.3%
2020

Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 21
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 14

Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,666 mi/yr
Typical
9,667 mi/yr
Average
11,258 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,842 mi/yr

Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 56 92.9% 24,624 35,556 45,420
2022 580 86.0% 28,421 39,813 53,702
2021 1,858 88.1% 29,522 39,376 51,973
2020 145 90.3% 25,819 39,365 61,646

How Long Does a Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa Last?

Based on 1,278 Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.3 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa Mileage Distribution

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

Median
39,910 mi
75th Percentile
53,396 mi
95th Percentile
84,473 mi
Max Recorded
364,106 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa

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

Best year
2023

92.9% MOT pass rate from 56 tests

Year to avoid
2022

86.0% MOT pass rate from 580 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.9% across 56 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.0% — 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 Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV 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 Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa THIS CAR 88.1% 2,764 39,910 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
Suzuki Gsf 650 K7 87% 2,070 14,157 mi 19 yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa?

The Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.1% across 2,764 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 Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV 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 Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa owner drives around 9,667 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 Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa reliable?
Based on 2,764 MOT tests, the Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa has a 88.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa do per year?
The typical Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa does around 9,667 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV 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 Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi A4 S Ln Black ED 35TDI MHEV Sa is 2023 with a 92.9% pass rate across 56 tests.