2020 Audi E-Tron 50 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 8,537 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Audi E-Tron 50, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 92.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 486 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 81 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.9% | 74 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.5% | 41 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 21 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 17 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 266 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 65 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 63 |
| 4 | Wipers | 41 |
| 5 | Washers | 32 |
| 6 | Headlamp cleaning device | 23 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.1% | 1,971 |
| 2 | Other defects | 8.6% | 731 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.8% | 321 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 246 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 78 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 25 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 3,539 | 6.2% |
| 30-60k | 4,571 | 8.0% |
| 60-90k | 396 | 8.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 47 | 4.3% |
| 2023 | 2,889 | 7.2% |
| 2024 | 2,766 | 6.6% |
| 2025 | 2,835 | 8.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 E-Tron 50
Before buying a 2020 Audi E-Tron 50, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (0.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Audi E-Tron 50s pass their MOT?
92.8% of the 8,537 2020 Audi E-Tron 50 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Audi E-Tron 50?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.9%).
Does the 2020 E-Tron 50 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.2% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,537 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.