2021 Audi E-Tron Black Edition 55 Quat 3.0L Electricity · EB05 ART

The most recent DVSA examination took place on 26 August 2025 and the vehicle passed with no defects or advisories recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean test results stretching back to its first MOT on 24 August 2021. Across five consecutive annual tests there is not a single advisory, minor defect, or failure, which is a notably strong pattern for any vehicle and particularly reassuring on a complex electric SUV of this specification. The maintenance trend is therefore best characterised as stable and consistent, with no evidence of progressive deterioration, recurring component failure, or deferred servicing that would otherwise typically surface in MOT data. The absence of any advisory items over the testing period suggests that the owner has been attentive to routine wear items, although a clean MOT record alone does not guarantee that all service intervals have been observed or that underlying mechanical condition is fault-free. The recorded mileage of 110,095 miles against an age of approximately five years equates to an annualised usage of around 22,019 miles, which is considerably higher than the national average and places this example firmly in the high-mileage category. Such sustained motorway and long-distance use accelerates wear on suspension components, brake discs, tyres, and crucially on a high-voltage vehicle like this, the battery management system and thermal conditioning components. There is no significant mileage gap between tests to suggest extended periods of standing, which is generally favourable for avoiding corrosion-related issues and brake seizure, but the consistent high turnover means consumables should be expected to require replacement sooner than on a lower-mileage equivalent. Buyers should therefore anticipate that the regenerative braking system and friction brake components will have been worked hard, and the high-voltage battery will have undergone many more charge cycles than a typical E-Tron of the same age. Given the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should concentrate on age-and-mileage-related inspections that the standard test does not fully cover. The high-voltage traction battery should be assessed for state of health, ideally through a diagnostic read of its remaining capacity and cell balance, as calendar ageing and cycle fatigue both contribute to degradation. The 12-volt auxiliary battery, brake fluid, coolant, and reduction gearbox oil are all subject to time-based servicing schedules regardless of MOT outcome, and documentary evidence of these renewals should be requested. A thorough physical inspection should also examine the tyre sidewalls for perishing or cracking from age, the alloy wheels for kerb impact damage, the underbody and suspension arms for any signs of component wear, and the brake calipers and discs for corrosion pitting or binding, particularly after any periods of inactivity. On a test drive, attention should be given to any unusual noises from the suspension such as clonks or thuds over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn bushes, drop links, or coil spring fatigue consistent with the elevated mileage. Steering should feel precise without vibration, and the brake pedal should remain firm without any grinding or shudder under heavy application, which would suggest warped discs or a seizing caliper mechanism. The E-Tron's electric drivetrain should deliver smooth, linear acceleration and consistent regenerative braking without warning messages on the instrument cluster, and the high-voltage system should show no thermal management faults. A plug-in charge cycle test before purchase is advisable to confirm that the vehicle accepts charge at its expected rate and that the charging port, cables, and onboard systems are functioning correctly, completing a comprehensive evaluation of what is otherwise a very well-maintained example on paper.