2020 · 4 years old at test · Electric mostly

2020 Audi E-Tron MOT pass rate and common faults

5,210 MOT tests in 2024. 91.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time91.1%
Failed or needed repairs8.9%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,210 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    202 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    175 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.2%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.2%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working0.2%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.2%
  10. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres6.8%
  2. Lights & electrics1.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%
  4. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  6. Body & chassis0.2%
  7. Brakes0.2%
  8. Suspension0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  2. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.4%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.3%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Audi E-Tron?

In 2024, 91.1% of 2020 Audi E-Tron cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,210 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Audi E-Tron?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Audi E-Tron reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).