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52 GN

1985 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,750 mi
Last recorded115,750 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Audi QUATTRO114,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 GN
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 115,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 115,025 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 113,630 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 113,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 113,137 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 113,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 113,117 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 113,117 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 113,003 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 113,003 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 112,774 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 112,774 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 112,549 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise to replace (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2015 112,274 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 111,469 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 111,101 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 110,967 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 110,082 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 109,639 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 109,167 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 107,906 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 107,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 107,324 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 107,324 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 106,332 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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52 GN is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1985 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 114,096 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 52 GN, 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 41 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 52 GN registered?

52 GN is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 52 GN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 52 GN shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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