Audi 90 (1992)
1992 Audi 90
CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 1992 Audi 90. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1992 Audi 90 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 65.7%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals that these cars are aging significantly and typically need repair before passing. The good news is that dangerous defects affect only 14.7% of the cohort—a manageable risk—but expect roughly 1.74 failures per test, so budget for remedial work.
At an average of 124,653 miles, these cars are high-mileage for their age, and the typical advisory list of 5.7 items per test reflects the wear you'd expect from a 32-year-old German executive saloon. Before buying, have any candidate inspected by an Audi-familiar mechanic and factor in suspension, cooling system, and electrical gremlins as likely costs.
What to check before buying a 1992 Audi 90
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Audi 90 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1992 Audi 90 vehicles fall between 98,017 and 145,375 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Audi 90
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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46.2%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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19.8%
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
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18.7%
Offside Rear fog lamp not working
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17.6%
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
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16.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.5%
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint
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14.3%
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working
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14.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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