2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron Sport 40 Electricity · MF22 UMK

This Audi Q4 e-Tron presents a generally strong roadworthiness profile, with both DVSA tests on record resulting in passes and the most recent examination on 6 March 2026 concluding without a single advisory or defect entry. The earlier pass on 28 February 2025 was similarly clean in terms of failures but carried three tyre wear advisories across the nearside front, offside front, and offside rear positions, all noted as being worn close to the legal limit and on the edge. That single cluster of advisories on the 2025 test, followed by a fully clean return twelve months later, indicates that the wear pattern has been addressed rather than allowed to develop into a chronic or structural issue. With no advisories relating to suspension components, brake systems, underbody corrosion, electrical systems, or structural integrity on either test, the recorded mechanical track record is reassuringly consistent with a vehicle that has been kept within its design parameters. Against an age of approximately four years, the accumulated mileage of 27,825 miles equates to an annual rate of around 6,956 miles, which sits comfortably within the expected usage band for a premium electric SUV of this type. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the steady accumulation between the 2025 and 2026 tests is consistent with regular daily use rather than sporadic or high-mileage driving. For an electric vehicle, this level of usage is beneficial because it implies regular battery cycling and thermal management activity, reducing the risk of prolonged low-state-of-charge storage that can affect high-voltage battery conditioning. The modest mileage also means that regenerative braking will have done the bulk of the deceleration work, likely resulting in minimal conventional friction wear on the brake discs and pads, though this in turn can lead to disc corrosion from infrequent use. Given the tyre advisories that were raised in 2025, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the current condition of all four tyres, including the offside rear which was flagged at that test. Edge wear on both front tyres is characteristic of a vehicle that experiences heavy cornering loads or, more commonly, is driven with pressures that are not regularly checked, particularly on a heavier SUV. On a test drive, listen for any increase in road noise that might suggest uneven tread wear, and visually inspect the shoulders of the tyres for feathering or stepped wear patterns. Because the Q4 e-Tron uses a single-speed transmission, any unexpected vibration through the steering or cabin at speed would more likely point to wheel balance, alignment, or tyre condition rather than drivetrain issues, and it would be worth requesting evidence of a recent four-wheel alignment. Beyond the items already noted in the MOT record, the test drive should focus on the suspension geometry, since edge wear on the front tyres can also indicate worn suspension linkages or bushes that allow excessive camber variation under load. Listen for clonks or knocks from the front end over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, and pay attention to whether the steering pulls to either side under braking or acceleration. Given that the brake system has likely seen limited frictional use due to regeneration, the buyer should specifically test the friction brakes at low speed to ensure the calipers are releasing freely and not binding, which is a known issue on vehicles with extended regen-heavy use. Finally, although the MOT record shows no advisories relating to underbody condition, a visual inspection of the subframe, suspension arms, and high-voltage battery enclosure from underneath remains prudent on any four-year-old EV, particularly one that has seen winter road conditions.