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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 284 vehicles, the 2021 Audi E Tron has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.4%, 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?

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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Q: What are common problems with the 2021 Audi E Tron?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Audi E Tron are: Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (0% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (0% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (0% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

284 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Audi E Tron

CarHunch analysed 284 real MOT records for the 2021 Audi E Tron. 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 is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 92.1% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 7.8% of the fleet. This is a reassuring result for a still-young electric model, suggesting that Audi's build quality and EV powertrain engineering have held up well in early ownership.

At 33,904 miles median (and 36,472 average), these cars are running low annual mileage typical of newer EVs, which naturally keeps wear and tear minimal. The average failure count of 0.24 per vehicle and 1.5 advisories per vehicle reflect the predictable pattern of a young, lightly-driven premium car: if you're buying one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the battery condition and charging system rather than mechanical faults.

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

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

92.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.24

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

34k

Middle half: 26k–45k

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These stats describe 284 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 284 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 0%

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed · Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed · Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 0%

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Based on MOT data from 284 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,141 Audi E Tron vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 32.8%

1,030

Grey 26.6%

837

Blue 19.5%

613

White 12.8%

401

Silver 4.6%

143

Red 2.9%

Beige 0.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Audi E Tron 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.

33,904

typical

25,604

low mileage

45,478

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Audi E Tron vehicles fall between 25,604 and 45,478 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 25,604 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.

✓ 25,604–45,478 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Audi E Trons sit.

⚠ Over 61,395 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Audi E Tron — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Audi E Trons are still on the road.

Strong survival — 272 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.24

Avg failures per vehicle

1.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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