2022 Audi E-Tron Black Edition 55 Quat Electric · KS22 VVT

The DVSA record for this 2022 Audi e-tron Black Edition 55 Quattro is exceptionally sparse, showing only a single MOT test on 26 June 2025 which was passed with no advisories, no failures, and no defects recorded of any kind. While a clean pass is always a positive indicator at the point of test, the absence of any advisory history makes it difficult to assess the longer-term wear trajectory of consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, or suspension components, because the vehicle was not even required to be tested until its third anniversary. The first MOT for a new car registered after 2013 in the UK is not due until the vehicle is three years old, so the June 2025 test was the very first statutory roadworthiness examination this e-tron has undergone, meaning there is no multi-year trend to evaluate and no prior pattern of recurring concerns to either confirm or rule out. Recorded mileage stands at 18,875 miles over an ownership period of roughly four years, which equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 4,719 miles per year. This is notably low for a luxury SUV of this size and specification, and such restrained usage is consistent with a vehicle that has likely spent considerable time either garaged, used only for short urban trips, or possibly laid up for extended periods. The implications are largely favourable in terms of high-mileage wear on the electric drivetrain, the quattro system, and the regenerative braking components, but low annual mileage on an EV carries its own specific considerations, particularly around the 12V auxiliary battery, tyre age-related degradation, brake corrosion from infrequent use, and the potential for standing-water ingress in suspension and underbody components. Any gap between tests or unexplained period of inactivity cannot be identified from the MOT record alone, so mileage verification through the service book and Audi digital history would be prudent. Given the complete absence of advisory data, the physical inspection must take the place of the MOT history in identifying developing concerns. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to the regenerative braking feel, as the e-tron uses the electric motors for the majority of deceleration, and seized or binding rear calipers are a known issue on lightly-driven electric Audis due to the mechanical brakes being used so infrequently. Listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, specifically tracing the noise to the control arms, anti-roll bar links, and the air suspension struts, as the adaptive air system fitted to this model can develop leaks or compressor faults that would not necessarily be flagged until the next test. Check that the vehicle settles to ride height promptly after being unlocked and that there is no warning message regarding the air suspension on the dashboard. Finally, a close visual inspection underneath the vehicle is advisable to identify any corrosion on the subframe, suspension arms, and the undertray fixings, particularly around the rear axle where road salt can accumulate, as the MOT history offers no insight into the structural condition. The tyres should be examined not only for tread depth but for signs of perishing or age-related cracking on the sidewalls, given the low mileage, and the production date stamped on the sidewall should be checked. The high-voltage battery state of health should be verified independently of the MOT record, ideally through a specialist diagnostic, and the charging port, cables, and on-board charger function should be confirmed during a physical inspection. A pre-purchase inspection by an EV-aware specialist would be a sensible investment to compensate for the limited MOT data available.