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A296 SYS

1983 Audi QUATTRO

Black Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,664 mi
Last recorded114,664 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1983 Audi QUATTRO101,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA296 SYS
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 114,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 114,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working bulb holder not plugged in (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 114,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint minor play (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush all 5 metalastic axle bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 113,634 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 113,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 113,591 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 113,576 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 113,510 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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A296 SYS is a 1983 Audi QUATTRO in Black with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 101,286 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 A296 SYS, 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 43 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A296 SYS registered?

A296 SYS is a 1983 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 25 October 1983.

Is A296 SYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A296 SYS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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