What year Audi Quattro is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1985 Audi Quattro has the highest pass rate at 73.8%, out of 270 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Audi Quattro MOT failures?

The most common Audi Quattro MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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1,884 vehicles · MOT data 1981–1990 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1985

73.8% first-test pass rate · 270 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1981

14.4% first-test pass rate · 106 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1990	69.3%	118,869 mi	198
1989	51.5%	135,151 mi	303
1988	71.7%	129,648 mi	232
1987	71.8%	113,447 mi	187
1986	68.6%	113,611 mi	244
1985	73.8%	108,651 mi	270
1984	71.5%	107,018 mi	204
1983	72.5%	104,785 mi	140
1981	14.4%	85,950 mi	106

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