2022 Audi A4 S Line 40 Tfsi Mhev S-A 2.0L Hybrid electric (clean) · AX72 ENE

With only a single DVSA test on record and a clean pass issued on 27 December 2025 carrying no advisories or defects, this 2022 Audi A4 S Line 40 TFSI MHEV presents a roadworthiness profile that is presently unblemished according to the official testing record. It is worth noting, however, that the car has only just entered its MOT-eligible window at three years of age, so the historical dataset is necessarily thin and cannot yet reveal any chronic component patterns, corrosion trends, or developing wear items. The absence of recorded defects at this early stage is encouraging but provides limited predictive insight, as most meaningful structural, suspension, and exhaust advisories on vehicles of this age tend to surface during the fourth, fifth, and sixth test cycles. A recorded mileage of 11,256 miles across approximately four years translates to an annual accumulation of around 2,814 miles, which is significantly below the typical mileage band for an executive saloon used for commuting or business travel. This level of usage suggests the vehicle has either seen predominantly short local journeys, experienced extended periods of inactivity, or both. Mechanically, such low mileage carries specific considerations: brake discs and pads are susceptible to corrosion pitting and uneven pad transfer due to infrequent sustained use, which can lead to judder or binding calipers on initial application. The mild-hybrid 12V lithium-ion support systems and associated electrical ancillaries can suffer from standing time, and prolonged idle periods may have allowed moisture ingress into the engine oil, particularly if short journeys dominated without the engine reaching full operating temperature. Tyres, despite low wear, may show signs of sidewall flex cracking or age-related degradation from static storage rather than mileage, and a thorough inspection of the manufacturing date stamps alongside the tread depth is therefore advisable. Given that no specific advisories have been recorded, the inspection focus should shift toward the items that frequently affect A4 B9-generation chassis of this age and trim level, beginning with the front suspension and steering geometry. Pay particular attention to the lower control arm rear bushes, the anti-roll bar drop links, and the front wishbone bearings, as these are known wear points that typically manifest as clonking over speed humps, imprecise steering feel, or vibration through the wheel under braking. A test drive over varied surfaces should be conducted, listening for any knocking or creaking from the front end, particularly on full lock and over uneven tarmac. The coil springs should be inspected for any signs of corrosion or fracture, particularly on the front struts where salt exposure is concentrated. The braking system warrants close physical scrutiny even though no defects were recorded. With the rear disc brake setup fitted to many A4 S Line variants, the electronic parking brake actuators and the caliper slide pins are prone to seizing after prolonged standing, which can produce a dragging sensation, uneven pad wear, or a pulling effect under light braking. During the test drive, apply the brakes firmly from around 30 mph and feel for any pulsation through the pedal that might indicate disc runout or corrosion, and listen for scraping or grinding that could suggest pad material has detached from the backing plate due to age rather than wear. The underbonnet area should also be examined for any oil misting around the cam cover gasket and the turbocharger oil feed lines, both of which are common seepage points on the 2.0 TFSI unit, and a thorough road test should include sustained acceleration to confirm smooth boost delivery without any hesitation, surge, or warning light illumination that could hint at underlying hybrid system or turbo management faults not yet flagged at MOT level.