Audi Q4 E Tron S Line 40 (2021)

1,726 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.8% first-time pass rate

2021 Audi Q4 E Tron S Line 40

CarHunch analysed 1,726 real MOT records for the 2021 Audi Q4 E Tron S Line 40. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Audi Q4 e-tron S Line 40 passes its MOT on the first attempt 90.8% of the time, well above the UK average of 80%, which suggests strong build quality and reliability for this relatively young electric SUV. Only 11.2% of vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, putting it in a reassuringly safe bracket for buyers.

At 35,041 miles average and 32,360 miles median, these cars are running slightly higher than typical for their age, yet they average just 0.24 failures per vehicle—indicating that even with decent mileage, they're holding up well. The 1.6 advisories per car suggest minor wear items are cropping up, so budget for brake fluid and suspension checks as preventative maintenance when buying used, rather than expecting serious repairs.

Generally reliable 10.8% above UK average
90.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
32,360
typical mileage
25,054–42,332 middle half
11.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.24
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Audi Q4 E Tron S Line 40

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Audi Q4 E Tron S Line 40 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

25,054
low mileage
32,360
typical
42,332
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Audi Q4 E Tron S Line 40 vehicles fall between 25,054 and 42,332 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.24
Avg failures per vehicle
1.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

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