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597 FFJ

1985 Audi QUATTRO

Silver Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,533 mi
Last recorded132,533 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1985 Audi QUATTRO114,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration597 FFJ
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 132,533 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in offside front inner wing

corrosion on rear brake discs inner face

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2010 132,319 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

very small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2009 132,157 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 132,157 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 131,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside handbrake sticking slightly

Fail 2 Jan 2008 131,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside handbrake sticking slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2006 131,804 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 130,151 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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597 FFJ is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO in Silver with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 597 FFJ, 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 597 FFJ registered?

597 FFJ is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 23 September 1985.

Is 597 FFJ safe to buy?

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