2022 Audi A4 S Line 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A 2.0L Petrol · LR 257

The MOT history for this 2022 Audi A4 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV presents a very contained record to date, with only two tests listed and no failures recorded against either outcome. The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass with a single advisory concerning a nearside front inner tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. The prior test on 2 August 2025 recorded no defects at all, which together suggest that the mechanical condition captured by the official roadworthiness checks has not deteriorated sharply year on year, although the advisory in the latest examination does show that wear-related deterioration has begun to appear on the tyres. With 21,170 miles recorded over approximately four years, this A4 has been covering around 5,292 miles annually, which is a notably low rate of accumulation for a car of its age and class. Low annual mileage of this order typically means less wear on the major driveline and friction components such as the brake discs and pads, the dual-clutch S tronic gearbox mechatronics, and the suspension bushes and coil springs. However, it also means the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary, and items more sensitive to inactivity, including the 12V battery, the MHEV 48V system components, the air conditioning compressor seals, the brake caliper slide pins and the tyre sidewalls, warrant close physical inspection. The annual mileage is broadly consistent between the two recorded tests, with no indication of a sudden jump or an extended period off the road between examinations. Given the advisory concerning the nearside front inner tyre, particular attention should be paid to the front axle geometry and the condition of the existing tyres during a physical viewing. Edge wear on an inner shoulder is commonly linked to incorrect camber settings, worn front suspension bushes, a sagging coil spring, or a failing top mount bearing, all of which can be checked by inspecting the inner tread pattern across all four tyres and by looking for uneven feathering. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, feel for vagueness through the centre of the steering wheel, and watch for tracking pull or uneven steering self-centring, any of which could suggest underlying suspension wear that the single advisory may only partly reveal. Because the official record contains only one minor tyre advisory and no other recorded observations, the broader inspection should focus on the areas that MOT testing does not fully cover, particularly the engine and transmission for any oil or coolant leaks, the underside heat shields for corrosion or looseness, and the S tronic gearbox for any hesitation or shunt between ratios. The brake fluid and coolant should be checked for age and condition regardless of the clean MOT history, as these are service items rather than test items. The 48V mild hybrid system, including the belt-driven starter generator and its associated wiring, should also be inspected for any warning messages on the instrument cluster during a cold start, as faults in this area would not necessarily appear in MOT records. A diagnostic scan with VCDS or an equivalent tool would be advisable to confirm that no fault codes are stored relating to the MHEV system, the DSG mechatronics, or the emissions control equipment.