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A3 TLM

1987 Audi QUATTRO

Black Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,034 mi
Last recorded46,034 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1987 Audi QUATTRO114,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TLM
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2020 46,034 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 45,879 miles

chassis and suspension corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,473 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,836 miles

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

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

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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A3 TLM is a 1987 Audi QUATTRO in Black with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 114,168 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 A3 TLM, 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 39 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3 TLM registered?

A3 TLM is a 1987 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 2 April 1987.

Is A3 TLM safe to buy?

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