2021 · 3 years old at test · Electric mostly

2021 Audi E-Tron MOT pass rate and common faults

7,167 MOT tests in 2024. 89.0% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time89.0%
Failed or needed repairs11.0%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,167 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 cords3.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    329 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    251 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  5. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    22 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    19 marked dangerous
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.3%
  2. Lights & electrics1.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  4. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  5. Brakes0.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Suspension0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  2. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre4.6%
  3. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.3%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2021 Audi E-Tron?

In 2024, 89.0% of 2021 Audi E-Tron cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,167 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Audi E-Tron reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).