Audi E-Tron reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Audi E-Tron is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 139 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 81 of 442, and 10.0% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is condition (2.7% of tests).
Ranked 81 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 10,745 Audi E-Trons aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 10.0% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Audi E-Tron is 28% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 10.2% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
10.0%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
10.2%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
10,200
Typical age at test: 3 years
Audi E-Tron MOT failure rate by age
Most common Audi E-Tron MOT faults
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2% of tests
- Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5% of tests
- Headlamp aim: too high0.4% of tests
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3% of tests
What the Audi E-Tron fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 7.1% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 1.3% | ▼ 59% less often |
| Visibility | 1.0% | ▼ 69% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% | ▼ 17% less often |
| Brakes | 0.3% | ▼ 88% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.2% | ▼ 36% less often |
| Suspension | 0.1% | ▼ 87% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 54% less often |
| Steering | 0.0% | ▼ 75% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.0% | ▼ 100% less often |
What MPG does the Audi E-Tron do?
Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 305 to 386 miles.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Audi E-Tron?
Any Audi E-Tron first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
Work out tax for a specific carAudi E-Tron specs and running costs
Official figures for 2 versions sold in the UK between 2025 and 2025.
Fuel types
Electric
Electric range
305–386 miles
Efficiency
3.0–4.0 mi/kWh
Power
530–584 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e-tron GT quattro 350kW530 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 3 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| e-tron GT quattro 370 00 kW584 PS · N/A · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate.
What a Audi E-Tron costs to fuel
- Electric, typical official 4 miles per kWh…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Audi E-Tron reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Audi E-Tron is 28% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 139 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Audi E-Tron?
The most common MOT fault is “Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords”, found in 2.7% of tests. It fails on tyres more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Audi E-Tron do?
Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 305 to 386 miles.
›How much is road tax on a Audi E-Tron?
Any Audi E-Tron first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Audi E-Trons fail their MOT?
10.0% of Audi E-Trons aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 10.2% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Audi E-Tron combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.