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Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa reliable? We analysed 973 real MOT tests across 472 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 973 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.0%
Typical Mileage
38,736mi
Annual Mileage
9,180mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q 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 40TDI MHEV Q Sa.

Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q 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 40TDI MHEV Q Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

85.9%
2023
89.9%
2022
85.3%
2021
89.3%
2020

Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4

Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,444 mi/yr
Typical
9,180 mi/yr
Average
11,924 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,742 mi/yr

Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q 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 40TDI MHEV Q Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 71 85.9% 24,383 36,715 52,965
2022 376 89.9% 27,220 35,782 49,044
2021 387 85.3% 29,074 40,525 54,518
2020 103 89.3% 30,976 41,217 54,391

How Long Does a Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa Last?

Based on 472 Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.0 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa Mileage Distribution

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

Median
38,736 mi
75th Percentile
51,895 mi
95th Percentile
82,535 mi
Max Recorded
198,358 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa

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

Best year
2022

89.9% MOT pass rate from 376 tests

Year to avoid
2021

85.3% MOT pass rate from 387 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.9% across 376 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.3% — 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 Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q 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 40TDI MHEV Q Sa THIS CAR 88.0% 973 38,736 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
Mercedes 208D SWB 62% 1,464 149,891 mi 31 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 40TDI MHEV Q Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa?

The Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.0% across 973 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 Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q 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 40TDI MHEV Q Sa owner drives around 9,180 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 40TDI MHEV Q Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa reliable?
Based on 973 MOT tests, the Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa has a 88.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa do per year?
The typical Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa does around 9,180 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q 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 40TDI MHEV Q 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 40TDI MHEV Q Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi A4 S Ln Blk ED 40TDI MHEV Q Sa is 2022 with a 89.9% pass rate across 376 tests.