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318 WHW

1990 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,417 mi
Last recorded101,417 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Audi QUATTRO111,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration318 WHW
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 101,417 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 101,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 100,640 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 99,462 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Position light (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 98,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 98,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 98,200 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 97,895 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 97,576 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 156,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside wiper poor effort

Pass 22 Jan 2018 97,216 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 96,829 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 96,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 96,500 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 96,500 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,726 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Fail 1 Oct 2014 95,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,427 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 95,427 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,940 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 90,542 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,943 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 81,149 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 76,660 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 67,517 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 65,232 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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318 WHW 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 318 WHW, 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 318 WHW registered?

318 WHW is a 1990 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is 318 WHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 318 WHW 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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