MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,013 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Cooling fan hitting shroud.
Oil leak at rear diff.
Oil leak from engine area.
Fuel system component insecure Fuel pump (7.2.1)
Fuel system component insecure fuel accumulator (7.2.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front fog light inop
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
exhaust centre section has corrosion
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
exhaust centre section has corrosion
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play both front strut top mounts
slight play offside rear strut top mount
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
noise from o/s front engine bay when road test , possibly fuel pipe knocking against inner wing, one fiel pipe almost flattened
slight lift on all top strut mountings
brake warning lamp illuminated.
clunking noise from o/s front heard during brake test?
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
brake warning lamp illuminated.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
a noisy wheel bearing can be heard whilst driving.
brake warning lamp illuminated
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Audi QUATTRO?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A516 RES is a 1983 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 A516 RES, 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 A516 RES registered?
A516 RES is a 1983 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is A516 RES safe to buy?
The MOT history for A516 RES shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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