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B197 SEH

1985 Audi QUATTRO

White Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,210 mi
Last recorded88,210 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Audi QUATTRO114,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB197 SEH
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 88,210 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 87,744 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 87,448 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 87,393 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 87,090 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 86,682 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 86,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 85,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 May 2008 84,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2008 84,490 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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B197 SEH is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO in White with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 114,096 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 B197 SEH, 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 41 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B197 SEH registered?

B197 SEH is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B197 SEH safe to buy?

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