Audi E-Tron
From 7,556 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 210 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 210 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 132 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 120 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 35 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 29 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 21 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 15 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| obligatory mirror or device not providing an adequate view to the rear | 13 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 11 |
Audi E-Tron on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 704 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 102 newly registered, a net loss of 602. At this rate, roughly 62.5 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 22,501 | 248 | +70 | -0 | +309 |
| 2025 Q2 | 22,209 | 231 | +12 | -246 | -234 |
| 2025 Q1 | 22,460 | 214 | +15 | -11 | +4 |
| 2024 Q4 | 22,486 | 184 | +5 | -447 | -442 |
| 2024 Q3 | 22,955 | 157 | +181 | -22 | +159 |
| 2024 Q2 | 22,800 | 153 | +313 | -11 | +302 |
| 2024 Q1 | 22,456 | 195 | +393 | -77 | +316 |
| 2023 Q4 | 22,113 | 222 | +727 | -570 | +157 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-Tron Technik 50 Quattro | Battery Electric | 4,467 | 20% |
| E-Tron Gt Quattro | Battery Electric | 3,458 | 15% |
| E-Tron S Line 55 Quattro | Battery Electric | 2,987 | 13% |
| E-Tron Black Edition 55 Quat | Battery Electric | 1,692 | 8% |
| E-Tron Technik 55 Quattro | Battery Electric | 1,596 | 7% |
| E-Tron 55 Quattro | Battery Electric | 1,333 | 6% |
| E-Tron Launch Ed 55 Quat | Battery Electric | 1,286 | 6% |
| E-Tron Black Edition 50 Quat | Battery Electric | 1,076 | 5% |
| E-Tron S Line 50 Quattro | Battery Electric | 1,012 | 5% |
| E-Tron Sport 50 Quattro | Battery Electric | 674 | 3% |
| E-Tron Vorsprung 55 Quattro | Battery Electric | 528 | 2% |
| Rs E-Tron Gt Carbon Vorsprung | Battery Electric | 472 | 2% |
| E-Tron Gt Vorsprung Quattro | Battery Electric | 470 | 2% |
| Rs E-Tron Gt | Battery Electric | 350 | 2% |
| E-Tron S Quattro | Battery Electric | 311 | 1% |
| Rs E-Tron Gt Carbon Black | Battery Electric | 217 | <1% |
| E-Tron Sport 55 Quattro | Battery Electric | 190 | <1% |
| E-Tron Launch Edition 50 Quat | Battery Electric | 116 | <1% |
| E-Tron S Vorsprung Quattro | Battery Electric | 102 | <1% |
| E-Tron Vorsprung 50 Quattro | Battery Electric | 90 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 92.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 90.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all E-Trons tested had between 26,912 and 40,022 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,385 median miles, the E-Tron has 0.023 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi E-Tron MOT pass rate?
The Audi E-Tron has a 92.1% MOT pass rate based on 7,556 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi E-Tron?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi E-Tron is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 210 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
How many Audi E-Trons are on UK roads?
There are 22,501 Audi E-Trons currently licensed on UK roads, with 248 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi E-Tron at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi E-Tron is 34,385 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,912 and 40,022 miles.
Buying a used E-Tron?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.