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A490 BAN

1984 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,999 mi
Last recorded163,999 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1984 Audi QUATTRO108,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA490 BAN
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 163,999 miles

O/S/F brake pad sensor insecure

Brake disc's (all four) in poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 163,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake disc's (all four) in poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F brake pad sensor insecure

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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A490 BAN is a 1984 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 108,319 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 A490 BAN, 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 42 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A490 BAN registered?

A490 BAN is a 1984 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 3 February 1984.

Is A490 BAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A490 BAN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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