Audi e-tron buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Audi e-tron costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 84 for sale right now.
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Our take on the Audi e-tron
It's an electric car: no engine oil, timing belt or clutch to worry about. At the NCT, the 2021–2022 cars do better than other cars the same year.
Check a Audi e-tron's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Audi e-tron prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | €34,950 | 53k km | 13 |
| 2022 | €34,000 | 86k km | 30 |
| 2021 | €27,000 | 94k km | 21 |
| 2020 | €24,950 | 86k km | 19 |
Audi e-tron NCT pass rate
How often Audi e-trons pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 84% | 81% | |
| 2021 | 83% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 77% | 75% |
Most common reasons a 2022 Audi e-tron fails: safety equipment (2.3% of tests), lights & electrics (2.3% of tests), steering & suspension (2.3% of tests), brakes (2.3% of tests, more than most cars).
Cheap fixes before the NCT (eBay.ie): Wiper blades for the Audi e-tronBulbs for the Audi e-tronBrake pads for the Audi e-tron
Parts and upgrades for the Audi e-tron
Parts for the Audi e-tron on eBay.ie
New and used parts from Irish and UK sellers. Check the part number or fit before you buy.
Brake padsCheck front or rear, and the disc size if there are twoSee on eBay.ie →
Brake discsReplace in pairs, with new padsSee on eBay.ie →
Wiper bladesSplit or smearing blades can fail the NCTSee on eBay.ie →
BulbsA blown bulb is an easy NCT failSee on eBay.ie →
12V batteryCheck the size and terminal layoutSee on eBay.ie →Example photos, not the exact product (Wikimedia Commons): Treemonster86, CC BY-SA 3.0; Tharish, CC BY-SA 3.0; Wesha, Public domain; Mib18, CC BY-SA 3.0; Cjp24, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Upgrades for the Audi e-tron
Popular add-ons. The mats are made for this model; the rest fit most cars. More car accessories →
Floor matsMade to fit the Audi e-tronSee on eBay.ie →
CarPlay screenAdds Apple CarPlay (and usually Android Auto) to a car without it: sits on the dashSee on eBay.ie →
Wireless CarPlay adapterFor cars that already have CarPlay with a cableSee on eBay.ie →
Reversing cameraMakes parking easier; some CarPlay screens come with oneSee on eBay.ie →
Phone holderKeeps your phone off your lap for directionsSee on eBay.ie →
Dash camFootage settles insurance arguments quicklySee on eBay.ie →Example photos, not the exact product (Wikimedia Commons): Keystones, CC BY-SA 3.0; Butterhimmel, CC BY-SA 4.0; Sunnyboy122, CC0; https://www.flickr.com/photos/banoootah_qtr/, CC BY 2.0; Shixart1985, CC BY 2.0; Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Before you buy a used Audi e-tron
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask for the service history and receipts, and take it for a proper test drive. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.