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A601 XAM

1988 Audi QUATTRO

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,263 mi
Last recorded51,263 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA601 XAM
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 51,263 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 50,974 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 50,343 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 49,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 80,237 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 49,850 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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A601 XAM is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 119,912 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 A601 XAM, 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 38 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A601 XAM?

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What year was A601 XAM registered?

A601 XAM is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 25 August 1988.

Is A601 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A601 XAM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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