Audi 80 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Audi 80. Check any 80 by registration number below.

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83.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.2%

vs Audi Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Audi 80 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Audi 80 has an average MOT pass rate of 83.5%, which is 6.2 percentage points below the Audi brand average of 89.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 80 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Audi 80 fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. If you are preparing your 80 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Audi 80, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Audi 80 performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 114 vehicles

91.2%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 3yr

248k mi

Mileage at 5yr

243k mi

2007

Based on 66 vehicles

89.4%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

2003

Based on 55 vehicles

78.2%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 10yr

219k mi

2002

Based on 295 vehicles

87.1%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 10yr

221k mi

2001

Based on 316 vehicles

85.4%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 10yr

214k mi

2000

Based on 337 vehicles

89.0%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Retest Rate

5.6%

Mileage at 10yr

223k mi

1999

Based on 881 vehicles

90.1%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

21.6%

Mileage at 10yr

208k mi

1998

Based on 611 vehicles

85.8%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

22.0%

Mileage at 10yr

199k mi

1997

Based on 741 vehicles

89.6%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

29.4%

1996

Based on 927 vehicles

87.4%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

1995

Based on 1,842 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

19.3%

1994

Based on 885 vehicles

71.4%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

23.7%

1993

Based on 2,703 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

28.5%

1992

Based on 2,274 vehicles

88.0%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

17.8%

1991

Based on 1,779 vehicles

89.3%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

15.0%

1990

Based on 1,494 vehicles

89.7%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

17.7%

1989

Based on 50 vehicles

84.0%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

22.2%

1988

Based on 60 vehicles

58.3%Below Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

35.9%

1986

Based on 61 vehicles

83.6%Good

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

4.5%

1985

Based on 93 vehicles

59.1%Below Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

23.5%

1984

Based on 74 vehicles

87.8%Excellent

Audi average: 89.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

0

Based on 1,179 vehicles

74.7%Average

Audi average: 89.7%

Mileage at 5yr

134k mi

Top MOT Failures — Audi 80

The most common reasons a Audi 80 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

18.3%

A flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched

6.1%

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

5.1%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.5%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.5%

Audi 80 Common Faults & Repair Costs

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89.5% pass rate

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82.6% pass rate

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94.7% pass rate

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82.6% pass rate

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69.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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Audi 80 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Audi 80 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi 80?

The average MOT pass rate for the Audi 80 is 83.5% compared to the Audi average of 89.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Audi 80?

The most common MOT failures on the Audi 80 are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (18.3%), A flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched (6.1%), Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (5.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Audi 80 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 83.5%, the Audi 80 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Audi 80?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Audi 80?

Typical mileage for the Audi 80: 247,879 miles at 3 years, 243,024 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 80 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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