1990 Audi Quattro 2.2L Petrol · H2 PET

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its consistent history of clean passes. The most recent inspection conducted in October 2025 at 52,899 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating a high level of mechanical readiness at that time. This success follows a similarly clean result from October 2024, suggesting that the car has been maintained to a high standard without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 36-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,470 miles per year. There is a significant data gap in the records between July 2013 and October 2024, during which the car covered only 481 miles. This eleven-year interval suggests the vehicle was likely kept in storage or used very sparingly. While the low mileage limits wear on consumable components like brake pads and tyres, long periods of standing can lead to degraded rubber seals, fluid breakdown, and internal engine corrosion that mileage alone does not reflect. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of structural integrity and suspension components common to aged Audi vehicles of this era. The failure in July 2012 for excessive carbon monoxide emissions at 50,862 miles indicates a past combustion or icing issue that has since been resolved. Focus should now shift to checking for structural rust in the sills and floor pans, as well as the condition of the Quattro drivetrain system and suspension bushings. Given the long gaps between tests, verifying that hoses and fluids have not perished is essential to ensure the vehicle remains reliable for modern driving.