2020 Audi E-Tron — MOT failures & pass rate
17,004 MOT tests on the 2020 Audi E-Tron are in this dataset, and 92.2% of them passed. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 9.3% of the time, so this is 1.5pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 6.2% of tests against 1.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, registration plates and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 514 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2020 E-Tron fails 6.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 9.2% at 90-120k, a spread of only 2.3 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.0% of tests failed in 2022 against 7.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.2% | 1,061 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 172 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.9% | 150 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.5% | 85 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 42 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 36 |
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 | 514 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 138 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 129 |
| 4 | Wipers | 87 |
| 5 | Washers | 61 |
| 6 | Headlamp cleaning device | 41 |
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 | 22.6% | 3,836 |
| 2 | Other defects | 7.9% | 1,336 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.8% | 637 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 590 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 167 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 56 |
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 | 6,723 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 9,031 | 8.4% |
| 60-90k | 1,144 | 8.6% |
| 90-120k | 87 | 9.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 121 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | 5,761 | 8.1% |
| 2024 | 5,543 | 7.4% |
| 2025 | 5,577 | 7.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 E-Tron
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.2% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.2% 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 (1.0% 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-Trons pass their MOT?
92.2% of the 17,004 2020 Audi E-Tron MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Audi E-Tron?
Tyres, recorded in 6.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.0%).
Does the 2020 E-Tron get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 9.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 17,004 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.