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A20 OAU

1986 Audi 200

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,584 mi
Last recorded8,584 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Audi 200119,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 OAU
MakeAudi
Model200
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 8,584 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 6,953 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 6,949 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 5,674 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 5,674 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 5,403 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 5,109 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 5,089 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 4,729 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 3,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 2,215 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013
Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,214 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 May 2012 80,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 143,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 143,930 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 143,921 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 143,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

underneath of vehicle painted

brake pipes poorly fitted/routed

Pass 24 May 2007 143,776 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 143,771 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 143,343 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 143,343 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 143,306 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 143,281 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Audi 200?

Based on 1,253 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
914
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 80
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 39
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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A20 OAU is a 1986 Audi 200 in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Audi 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 119,291 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 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 OAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Audi 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 OAU registered?

A20 OAU is a 1986 Audi 200, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is A20 OAU safe to buy?

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