Audi 200 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Audi 200 reliable? We analysed 1,253 real MOT tests across 195 vehicles to find out.
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The Audi 200 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi 200.
Audi 200 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Audi 200. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Audi 200 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Audi 200 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Audi 200 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Audi 200 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Audi 200 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Audi 200 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Audi 200 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi 200 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 254 | 70.5% | 111,913 | 130,857 | 159,698 |
| 1988 | 116 | 67.2% | 110,024 | 183,672 | 208,660 |
| 1987 | 216 | 66.2% | 112,471 | 163,139 | 187,966 |
| 1986 | 241 | 68.5% | 81,531 | 119,291 | 139,027 |
| 1985 | 152 | 72.4% | 83,348 | 122,033 | 161,337 |
| 1984 | 88 | 69.3% | 109,440 | 116,823 | 176,315 |
How Long Does a Audi 200 Last?
Based on 195 Audi 200 vehicles on UK roads.
Audi 200 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Audi 200 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Audi 200
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
72.4% MOT pass rate from 152 tests
66.2% MOT pass rate from 216 tests
The best year to buy a used Audi 200 is 1985, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 72.4% across 152 tests. The 1987 model year has the lowest pass rate at 66.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Audi 200 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi 200 THIS CAR | 69.4% | 1,253 | 131,642 mi | 42 yrs |
| Audi A3 | 78% | 7,415,025 | 78,776 mi | 29 yrs |
| Audi A4 | 76.1% | 7,096,957 | 96,834 mi | 31 yrs |
| Audi A6 | 78.4% | 2,724,792 | 98,890 mi | 31 yrs |
| Honda SGX50 | 80.6% | 1,261 | 7,192 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi 200 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Audi 200Should you buy a used Audi 200?
The Audi 200 has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.4% across 1,253 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Audi 200 are brake pipe excessively corroded (80 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (75), and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (61). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Audi 200 owner drives around 914 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Audi 200 models stay on UK roads for around 42 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.