2021 Audi E-Tron S Quattro Electric · PC11 LEY

The 2021 Audi e-tron S Quattro presents a remarkably clean and stable roadworthiness profile, with its most recent examination on 25 April 2025 recorded as a pass with no defects or advisories of any kind. This is consistent with the prior test on 23 April 2024, which also passed without defects. The only blemish in the recorded MOT history is a failure logged on the exact same date as the 2024 pass, which strongly suggests an immediate retest following a rectification; the absence of any defect notes on either the fail or the pass indicates the issue was minor and resolved on site or within the testing station's own facilities before the vehicle was re-presented. Across the recorded testing history, there is no evidence of recurring component wear, structural corrosion, brake deterioration, suspension fatigue, or any of the typical advisories that accumulate on a five-year-old vehicle, leaving the roadworthiness trend firmly in the stable and improving category. With 54,188 miles recorded over approximately five years of age, this e-tron S Quattro is accumulating at roughly 10,800 miles annually, a rate that sits squarely within expected parameters for a prestige electric SUV of this type and does not suggest any extended period of standing or unusually heavy utilisation. The mileage progression between the 2024 and 2025 tests appears consistent with this average, indicating the vehicle has been in regular use rather than subjected to either motorway commuting extremes or short urban hops only. For an electric vehicle of this weight and performance specification, this level of usage is mechanically advantageous: the high-voltage pack will have benefited from regular charge and discharge cycling, the regenerative braking system will have kept friction brake wear minimal, and the suspension and drivetrain components will have remained properly worked-in rather than suffering the dry-joint and seal degradation common to vehicles that sit idle for prolonged periods. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there are no specific components flagged for immediate attention, but a thorough test drive should still focus on the areas most prone to wear or characteristic issues on this model. Pay close attention to the suspension during low-speed manoeuvres and over uneven surfaces, listening for any knocking, clonking, or creaking from the front MacPherson strut top mounts, anti-roll bar links, and the multi-link rear suspension bushes, which can deteriorate quietly between tests. On the steering, check for any vagueness, pulling to one side under braking, or uneven self-centring, all of which could indicate worn tie rods or geometry issues not yet severe enough to fail an MOT. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive without excessive travel or judder under heavy application, and given the regenerative braking reliance, listen for any scraping or grinding that might suggest the friction pads have corroded into the discs from light use. The e-tron S Quattro's three electric motors and quattro system demand particular attention during the test drive, with a careful listen for any unusual whining, clicking from the front motor area, or vibration through the drivetrain under acceleration, as well as ensuring that the predictive efficiency assist and torque vectoring function smoothly without warning lights on the driver display. Inspect the underside visually for any signs of impact damage to the undertray or battery enclosure, which sit low and can be vulnerable to kerbing or speed humps. Tyre condition should be examined for even shoulder wear across both axles, as the substantial vehicle mass combined with quattro torque delivery can expose any underlying alignment or suspension asymmetry. Finally, verify that all driver-assistance systems, including the adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and 360-degree cameras, calibrate and operate correctly, as any fault codes stored in the vehicle's history may not appear on an MOT record but could indicate underlying electrical issues worth investigating before purchase.