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ALJ 920A

1982 Audi QUATTRO

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

12,513 mi
Last recorded12,513 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Audi QUATTRO90,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALJ 920A
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 12,513 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 12,177 miles

Exhaust noisy centre exhaust box has loose baffle (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 11,301 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 10,739 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 10,736 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 9,910 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion

Pass 9 May 2016 9,208 miles

offside front sill/floor corroded

play in both rear strut top mounts

Fail 9 May 2016 9,208 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front sill/floor corroded

play in both rear strut top mounts

Pass 8 May 2015 8,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine idle high

exhaust middle and rear rubber mounts deteriorated

slight coolant leak at radiator

slight play in both rear strut top mounts

Fail 8 May 2015 8,627 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine idle high

exhaust middle and rear rubber mounts deteriorated

slight coolant leak at radiator

slight play in both rear strut top mounts

Pass 15 May 2014 7,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 7,931 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust fouling offside rear inner cv joint

exhaust mounts perished

Fail 22 Apr 2013 6,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 6,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 5,580 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 4,326 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 4,326 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 3,663 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 2,787 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ALJ 920A is a 1982 Audi QUATTRO in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1982 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 90,823 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 ALJ 920A, 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 44 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALJ 920A registered?

ALJ 920A is a 1982 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 1 February 1982.

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