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

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Is the Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa reliable? We analysed 7,194 real MOT tests across 3,148 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 7,194 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.0%
Typical Mileage
31,853mi
Annual Mileage
8,039mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI 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 Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa.

Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa Number Plates

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

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

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

89.3%
2023
89.8%
2022
88.6%
2021
89.1%
2020

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 142
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 50
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 13

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

How many miles does a typical Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI 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
5,542 mi/yr
Typical
8,039 mi/yr
Average
9,481 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,421 mi/yr

Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI 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 Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 291 89.3% 20,576 27,451 38,361
2022 1,976 89.8% 22,775 30,768 40,012
2021 3,654 88.6% 24,339 32,458 43,538
2020 1,055 89.1% 23,490 32,121 43,018

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

Based on 3,148 Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.2 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa Mileage Distribution

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

Median
31,853 mi
75th Percentile
42,591 mi
95th Percentile
65,169 mi
Max Recorded
237,508 mi

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

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

Best year
2022

89.8% MOT pass rate from 1,976 tests

Year to avoid
2021

88.6% MOT pass rate from 3,654 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.8% across 1,976 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.6% — 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 Blk ED 35 TFSI 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 Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa THIS CAR 89.0% 7,194 31,853 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
Kia Ceed 2 Nav CRDI Isg 85.1% 3,307 47,546 mi — yrs

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

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

The Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.0% across 7,194 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 Blk ED 35 TFSI 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 Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa owner drives around 8,039 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 Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa reliable?
Based on 7,194 MOT tests, the Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa has a 89.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa do per year?
The typical Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa does around 8,039 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI 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 Blk ED 35 TFSI 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 Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 35 TFSI MHEV Sa is 2022 with a 89.8% pass rate across 1,976 tests.