Audi 90
From 250 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing and or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 18 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 18 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 17 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 5 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 4 |
| a steering linkage component with excessive movement between components or likely to become detached | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 33.3% of 90 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £82.
Typical mileage
Half of all 90s tested had between 98,555 and 158,467 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 122,466 median miles, the 90 has 0.013 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi 90 MOT pass rate?
The Audi 90 has a 83.6% MOT pass rate based on 250 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi 90?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi 90 is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi 90 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi 90 is 122,466 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 98,555 and 158,467 miles.
Buying a used 90?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 83.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £82 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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