MOT failure data · 2025
Audi E-Tron MOT problems
Across every Audi E-Tron that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, on 25.65% of failure items. The broadest problem area was tyres at 73.74%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Audi E-Tron MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 25.65% |
| 2 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 21.57% |
| 3 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 20.02% |
| 4 | Registration plates does not conform to the specified requirements | Identification of the vehicle | 3.89% |
| 5 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 3.25% |
| 6 | Condition has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure | Tyres | 2% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 6 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Audi E-Tron, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Audi E-Tron buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Audi E-Tron?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Audi E-Tron MOT FAQs
What does a Audi E-Tron most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Audi E-Tron cars failing their 2025 MOT was "condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords", appearing on 25.65% of failure items.
Does this mean my Audi E-Tron will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Audi E-Tron that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Audi E-Tron passed 91.25% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Audi E-Tron's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Audi E-Tron MOT pass rate · used Audi E-Tron buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.