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949 BTM

1988 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,863 mi
Last recorded78,863 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration949 BTM
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 78,863 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 78,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 78,694 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 78,517 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 78,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 78,495 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 78,361 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 78,335 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 78,325 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 78,276 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 78,165 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 18,101 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 78,071 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 77,951 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 77,806 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,821 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 76,072 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 76,067 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes need strip down inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2006 75,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 75,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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949 BTM is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 119,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 949 BTM, 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 38 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 949 BTM registered?

949 BTM is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 12 October 1988.

Is 949 BTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 949 BTM shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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