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Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a reliable? We analysed 451 real MOT tests across 253 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 451 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.7%
Typical Mileage
28,015mi
Annual Mileage
7,112mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a.

Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90.4%
2023
88.9%
2022
91.6%
2021

Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2

Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,353 mi/yr
Typical
7,112 mi/yr
Average
8,555 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,058 mi/yr

Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 73 90.4% 19,139 24,861 30,978
2022 171 88.9% 16,764 26,041 37,082
2021 191 91.6% 20,335 30,786 42,226

How Long Does a Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a Last?

Based on 253 Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.7 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
28,015 mi
75th Percentile
37,762 mi
95th Percentile
62,214 mi
Max Recorded
130,974 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a

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

Best year
2021

91.6% MOT pass rate from 191 tests

Year to avoid
2022

88.9% MOT pass rate from 171 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.6% across 191 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.9% — 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 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a THIS CAR 90.7% 451 28,015 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
Sym Jet X 125 E5 78% 533 8,264 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a?

The Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.7% across 451 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 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a 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 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a owner drives around 7,112 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 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a reliable?
Based on 451 MOT tests, the Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a has a 90.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a do per year?
The typical Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a does around 7,112 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a?
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 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi A4 Sport ED 40 TFSI MHEV S-a is 2021 with a 91.6% pass rate across 191 tests.