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How reliable is the Audi E-Tron?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Audi E-Tron consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
92.5% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 6,033 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 92.5%.

First-time inspection pass rate92.5%
Dangerous defect rate
1.8%
Retest rate
8.9%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
48,084 km
Age 5
67,612 km
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 68 vehicles
Bottom 10%
4,390 km
Low 25%
6,834 km
Median
9,827 km
High 25%
13,398 km
Top 10%
25,446 km
Most common inspection failures
A tyre seriously damaged1.8%
A tyre cords visible or damaged1.4%
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1%
Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%
A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud0.3%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(1.4%)
Rear Nearside(1.2%)
Rear Offside(1%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Audi E-Tron reliability by year

How the Audi E-Tron performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
091.9%31,645 km
201991.6%71,269 km
202092.5%67,612 km
202191%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Audi E-Tron as a model. The reliability of any individual Audi E-Tron also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Audi E-Tron reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Audi E-Tron consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 93%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Audi E-Tron?

The most common owner-reported issues are: A tyre seriously damaged (1.8% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.4% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1% of inspections); Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.3% of inspections); A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud (0.3% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Audi E-Tron?

For a typical Audi E-Tron, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 48,084 km at 3 years, 67,612 km at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Audi E-Tron before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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