Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Audi E Tron S Quattro?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Audi E Tron S Quattro?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Audi E Tron S Quattro?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Audi E Tron S Quattro reliable?

Based on MOT data from 268 vehicles, the 2021 Audi E Tron S Quattro has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Audi E Tron S Quattro?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Audi E Tron S Quattro (2021)

268 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Audi E Tron S Quattro

CarHunch analysed 268 real MOT records for the 2021 Audi E Tron S Quattro. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Audi e-tron S Quattro is more reliable than the UK average, with an 88.9% first-time MOT pass rate against the 80% benchmark, and a low dangerous defect rate of 13.8% means serious safety issues are uncommon. However, these vehicles are still young with modest mileage (median 32,840 miles), so long-term durability remains unproven.

Owners are seeing very few failures (0.26 per vehicle) but a moderate advisory rate of 1.4, suggesting minor wear items rather than systemic problems. If you're considering one, get an independent pre-purchase inspection focused on the battery health and cooling systems—electric powertrains need specialist attention that general MOT data can't capture.

We have limited data for the 2021 Audi E Tron S Quattro — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

13.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.26

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

33k

Middle half: 25k–42k

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These stats describe 268 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 268 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 355 Audi E Tron S Quattro vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 46.5%

165

Grey 25.6%

Blue 18.3%

White 6.5%

Red 3.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Audi E Tron S Quattro vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

32,840

typical

25,298

low mileage

42,321

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Audi E Tron S Quattro vehicles fall between 25,298 and 42,321 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 25,298 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 25,298–42,321 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Audi E Tron S Quattros sit.

⚠ Over 57,133 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.26

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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