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Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A reliable? We analysed 444 real MOT tests across 305 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 444 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.2%
Typical Mileage
31,126mi
Annual Mileage
9,108mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A.

Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93.9%
2023
92.7%
2022
93%
2021

Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and small deep cut 1
Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1

Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,534 mi/yr
Typical
9,108 mi/yr
Average
9,398 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,123 mi/yr

Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 132 93.9% 18,944 27,110 37,370
2022 178 92.7% 22,128 30,701 41,606
2021 114 93.0% 25,152 34,436 44,979

How Long Does a Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A Last?

Based on 305 Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.5 years
Median
2.0 years

Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
31,126 mi
75th Percentile
42,147 mi
95th Percentile
65,761 mi
Max Recorded
87,839 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A

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

Best year
2023

93.9% MOT pass rate from 132 tests

Year to avoid
2022

92.7% MOT pass rate from 178 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.9% across 132 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A THIS CAR 93.2% 444 31,126 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
Ford Ka Collection 62.9% 175 53,982 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A?

The Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.2% across 444 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 S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO 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 S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A owner drives around 9,108 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 S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A reliable?
Based on 444 MOT tests, the Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A has a 93.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A do per year?
The typical Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A does around 9,108 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO 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 S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi S4 Black ED TDI MHEV QUATTRO A is 2023 with a 93.9% pass rate across 132 tests.