Audi 80
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 2,094 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
2,094
Best Year
1990 (95%)
Years Covered
9
How reliable is the Audi 80?
Audi 80 by Year
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About the Audi 80
The Audi 80 has been tested 2,094 times in 2024 MOT data across 9 model years (1990 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1990 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 73 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 68%. With a 27 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
The AUDI 80 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 114,141 miles, while the newest (1999) averages 94,254 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Audi brand average of 90%, the 80 is 11 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Audi models.
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