2019 · 5 years old at test · Electric mostly

2019 Audi E-Tron MOT pass rate and common faults

997 MOT tests in 2024. 88.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time88.7%
Failed or needed repairs11.3%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 997 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 cords3.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    54 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    24 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    5 marked dangerous
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working0.4%
  6. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.4%
  7. Indirect vision devices: does not provide a view to the rear0.3%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.2%
  10. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.1%
  2. Lights & electrics1.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  4. Brakes0.6%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  6. Body & chassis0.2%
  7. Suspension0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  2. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.0%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2019 Audi E-Tron?

In 2024, 88.7% of 2019 Audi E-Tron cars passed their MOT first time, across 997 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Audi E-Tron reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).