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A516 RES

1983 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,013 mi
Last recorded48,013 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1983 Audi QUATTRO101,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA516 RES
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 48,013 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 48,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 47,983 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 47,711 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 47,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 47,306 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 47,305 miles

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 47,018 miles

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))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 47,014 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 46,981 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 46,981 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,710 miles

Cooling fan hitting shroud.

Oil leak at rear diff.

Oil leak from engine area.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,498 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 46,498 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,894 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 45,894 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,641 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 45,475 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2012 45,325 miles

exhaust centre section has corrosion

Fail 8 May 2012 45,323 miles

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

exhaust centre section has corrosion

Pass 17 May 2011 44,958 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 44,675 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 43,872 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated.

clunking noise from o/s front heard during brake test?

Fail 14 May 2009 43,863 miles

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.

Pass 29 May 2008 43,629 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 43,629 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

a noisy wheel bearing can be heard whilst driving.

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2007 43,399 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2007 43,394 miles

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?

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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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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