Audi e-tron GT F8 (2021-present) reliability
Audi e-tron GT F8 built around 2021: not enough MOT data yet
We've only seen a handful of Audi e-tron GT F8 models built around 2021 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
Looking at an Audi e-tron GT F8?
Enter its number plate to see its full MOT history, risk rating and running costs.
Key figure
Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.
Based on 1,083 tests of e-tron GT models registered 2021+.
About 1 in 10 electricity e-tron GT cars registered in 2022 (9.9%) failed their first MOT.
Based on 975 first MOTs (DVSA MOT results, 2025).
F8 fail rate by age
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 4 years old.
How the e-tron GT F8 compares
At each age below, see how the e-tron GT F8 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.
Based on 123,325 tests across 26 Audi models, built around 2021 (4 years old).
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.
What to check before viewing
The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.
Brake discs
High priorityAsk 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 checkingCheck tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Registration Plates
Worth checkingInspect the registration plates carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Vehicle-specific check
Worth checkingCheck the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
Other saloons to compare
Other saloons, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the e-tron GT F8.
- 1
Porsche Taycan
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 7.9%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 2.3%
- Dangerous
- 4.5%
Lower fail rate: 7.9%, against 10.1% for the Audi e-tron GT F8, both built around 2021.
4,120 MOT tests on cars built around 2021
- 2
Tesla Model 3
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 13.1%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 4.1%
- Dangerous
- 7.1%
No clear edge over the Audi e-tron GT F8 on these figures.
34,169 MOT tests on cars built around 2021
- 3
Jaguar XF
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 10%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 1.3%
- Dangerous
- 4.5%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 91.1%
No clear edge over the Audi e-tron GT F8 on these figures.
10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
1,033 MOT tests on cars built around 2021
- 4
BMW 3 Series
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 11.6%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 2.2%
- Dangerous
- 5.2%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 89.8%
No clear edge over the Audi e-tron GT F8 on these figures.
15 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
24,961 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.
Recall context
9 recalls in all8 of the 9 e-tron GT F8 recalls cover cars built in these years.
- 2 Critical
- 6 more
Top concerns
- Replace battery module
- Checking high-voltage battery
- Checking air spring strut
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Most common issues on Audi e-tron GT models of this age
This list covers every Audi e-tron GT built around 2021, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the F8 on its own.
Most common advisories and fails
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
- 125.0%Advisory
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
- 24.4%Advisory
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
- 32.8%Advisory
Headlamp aimed too low or out of line
- 42.8%Minor
Windscreen damaged, but the driver can still see clearly
- 52.2%Major
Number plate does not meet the rules
Based on 180 tests
Looking at an Audi e-tron GT F8?
Enter its number plate to see its full MOT history, risk rating and running costs.
Frequently asked questions
Built around 2021 (4 years old), the Audi e-tron GT F8 (2021-present) fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 178 4-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.