2021 Audi e-tron · 3,679 MOT tests
2021 Audi e-tron reliability
2021 Audi e-trons fail 8.1% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 e-tron years (3,679 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi e-trons: 7.9%)
- 8.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi e-trons: 7.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 29,581
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,679
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5.8% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Audi e-tron
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1%
- Lights and electrics1%
- Number plates and VIN0.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
- Brakes0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.14%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.03%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.87%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 0.33%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.3%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.24%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.49%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.55%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.9%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.87%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.87%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (0.73%)
Other years
Every Audi e-tron year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Audi e-tron reliable?
2021 Audi e-trons fail 8.1% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 e-tron years (3,679 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Audi e-tron MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.14% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.03% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Audi e-tron have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Audi e-tron shows 29,581 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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