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Audi Quattro

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 255 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

83%

Total Tests

255

Model Years

1990 to 2008

Years Covered

4

About the Audi Quattro

The Audi Quattro was MOT tested 255 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (1990 to 2008), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 106,563 miles, while the newest (2008) averages 100,921 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Audi brand average of 90%, the Quattro is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Audi models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 3189cc)
£1,958
Road Tax
£790
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500
Total per year£3,303
Per month£275/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 2008 details

How reliable is the Audi Quattro?

vs average of all models+1% (82% avg)
vs Audi brand average-7% (90% avg)

Audi Quattro by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200871%31100,921 mi
200474%42147,112 mi
199195%4476,569 mi
199091%138106,563 mi

Questions about the Audi Quattro

Is the Audi Quattro reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (1990 to 2008), the Audi Quattro averages an 83% MOT pass rate, from 255 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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