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Audi e-tron reliability by build year

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At a glance

Audi e-tron built around 2021: about average at the MOT

Audi e-tron models built around 2021 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

9% of MOT tests on Audi e-tron models built around 2021 ended in a fail (retests included), against 11% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Audi e-tron models built around 2021 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Audi e-tron's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Windscreen

If you have time

Inspect for chips and cracks in the wiper sweep area (Zone A) — these will fail an MOT.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your e-tron's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

e-tron GE

GE (2019-2023)

Too close to call between ratings
ELECTRICITY

9.1% fail rate, built around 2020 (5 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 8 MOTs, 12.8%)

From 3,494 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Audi e-tron.

See every build year for the Audi e-tron

By age

Audi e-tron fail rate by age

This chart combines every Audi e-tron ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
6,1188.8%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
7,3288.9%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
3,4949.1%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
58511.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 6 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 4-year-old Audi e-tron models

These issues come from 4-year-old Audi e-tron models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    20.5%
    Advisory: 2,561Fail: 176 (6% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    5.0%
    Advisory: 263Fail: 209 (44% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    4.9%
    Advisory: 306Fail: 187 (38% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    2.8%
    Advisory: 358Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Minor

    Windscreen damaged, but the driver can still see clearly

    2.5%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 7,328 MOT tests on 4-year-old Audi e-tron models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 4-year-old Audi e-tron models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Other + Tyres40%
  2. Brakes + Tyres22%
  3. Tyres + Windscreen & wipers22%
  4. Other + Windscreen & wipers7%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 675 MOT tests on Audi e-tron cars built around 2021 (4 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Audi e-tron.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

11 recalls in all

10 of the 11 Audi e-tron recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 Critical
  • 8 more

Top concerns

  • Checking high-voltage battery
  • Water may enter the high voltage battery
  • Checking brake servo

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Lexus UX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.7%
    Dangerous
    1.8%

    Lower fail rate: 6.0%, against 8.9% for the Audi e-tron, both built around 2021.

    4,973 MOT tests on cars built around 2021

  2. 2

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    5.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.5%
    Dangerous
    1.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 5.1%, against 8.9% for the Audi e-tron, both built around 2021.

    1,784 MOT tests on cars built around 2021

  3. 3

    Toyota Yaris Cross

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.6%
    Dangerous
    1.2%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 0.6%, against 2.0% for the Audi e-tron.

    1,425 MOT tests on cars built around 2021

  4. 4

    Suzuki Vitara

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.5%
    Dangerous
    2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.9%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 0.5%, against 2.0% for the Audi e-tron.

    6,708 MOT tests on cars built around 2021

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2021 (4 years old), the Audi e-tron across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly less often than typical for this age. This is based on 7,328 4-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Audi e-tron ever sold: 17,525 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2021 (4 years old): 7,328 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.