Audi 80

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 9 model years from 2,094 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

2,094

Highest Pass Rate

1992 (78%)

Years Covered

About the Audi 80

The Audi 80 was MOT tested 2,094 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 9 model years (1990 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1992 model has the highest pass rate at 78% from 232 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 68%. The 10 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2771cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£375

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,888

Per month£241/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1999 details

How reliable is the Audi 80?

vs average of all models-3% (82% avg)

vs Audi brand average-11% (90% avg)

Best to worst year spread10 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Audi 80 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
1999	74%	90	94,254 mi
1998	82%	61	110,098 mi
1997	82%	88	126,295 mi
1995	76%	297	149,834 mi
1994	76%	782	147,089 mi
1993	68%	379	145,942 mi
1992	78%	232	119,409 mi
1991	83%	92	115,786 mi
1990	95%	73	114,141 mi

Questions about the Audi 80

Is the Audi 80 reliable?

Across its 9 model years in our data (1990 to 1999), the Audi 80 averages a 79% MOT pass rate, from 2,094 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1992 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 78%.

Which year Audi 80 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1992 Audi 80 has the highest MOT pass rate at 78%, while the 1993 model has the lowest at 68%, a 10 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.