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A90 RYW

1983 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,884 mi
Last recorded98,884 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Audi QUATTRO101,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA90 RYW
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 98,884 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 98,719 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 97,489 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 97,445 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 97,387 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 97,284 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 97,137 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 97,032 miles

Nearside Front cracks outer edge

Offside Front tyre cracks outer edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 96,880 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 96,745 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 96,476 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 96,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pedal Rubber Anti Slip Pads worn

Pass 21 Oct 2011 96,094 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,653 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2009 95,316 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 95,042 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 94,823 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 94,699 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 94,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

N/S AND O/S TYERS STARTED TO DETOERIORATE ON THE OUTER EDGES

O/S/F BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT

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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A90 RYW is a 1983 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 A90 RYW, 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 A90 RYW registered?

A90 RYW is a 1983 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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The MOT history for A90 RYW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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