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A20 VXX

1990 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,618 mi
Last recorded74,618 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Audi QUATTRO111,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VXX
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 74,618 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 74,545 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 74,544 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 74,488 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 74,274 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,040 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 73,809 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front main beam head light aim very high and right

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 73,360 miles

All tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 26 Sep 2016 73,081 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 72,747 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 72,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,414 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r lower suspension arm rear bush starting to seperate.

o/s/f track rod end gaiter slightly insecure, but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Fail 23 Sep 2014 72,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r lower suspension arm rear bush starting to seperate.

o/s/f track rod end gaiter slightly insecure, but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 72,716 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,107 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 72,107 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 71,909 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 71,586 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Oct 2010 71,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,796 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 69,460 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 69,460 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 66,512 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 61,867 miles

How Reliable is the Audi QUATTRO?

Based on 20,748 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
919
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 471
position lamp(s) not working 471
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 444
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 416
Headlamp aim too low 389
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A20 VXX is a 1990 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 111,527 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi QUATTRO fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 471 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 VXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi QUATTRO typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 36 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 VXX registered?

A20 VXX is a 1990 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 12 April 1990.

Is A20 VXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 VXX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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