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B1 TAJ

1990 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,780 mi
Last recorded120,780 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Audi QUATTRO111,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 TAJ
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 120,780 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 120,700 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 120,497 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 120,120 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 119,796 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 119,527 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 118,016 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 118,016 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 116,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 113,586 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 109,966 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 109,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2015 103,313 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 99,441 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 99,441 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,792 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 92,730 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 84,746 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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B1 TAJ is a 1990 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 111,527 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 B1 TAJ, 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 36 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B1 TAJ registered?

B1 TAJ is a 1990 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 10 September 1990.

Is B1 TAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 TAJ shows 18 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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