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B444 BHG

1985 Audi QUATTRO

White Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,888 mi
Last recorded95,888 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Audi QUATTRO114,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB444 BHG
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 95,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 9,211 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 9,109 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 95,614 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 95,277 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 95,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail snapped during test (fan belt) (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 94,984 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 94,836 miles

Nearside and Offside front anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished.

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 94,410 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 94,038 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 93,268 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 9,105 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 May 2015 92,653 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 92,653 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 92,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 92,338 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 91,532 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 90,006 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 87,536 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 87,389 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Corrosion to floor and rear metal fuel pipes.

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside front fog lamp is cracked.

Offside rear seat belt is twisted.

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

Washer fluid low

Pass 9 Aug 2008 340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

oil leaking from rear differential

surface corrosion to rear fuel pipes

Fail 26 Jul 2008 224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

oil leaking from rear differential

surface corrosion to rear fuel pipes

Pass 16 Jul 2007 80,398 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 80,398 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wishbone bushes have slight play

rear srings loose when jacked up but locate when lowered

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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B444 BHG is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO in White with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B444 BHG, 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.

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What year was B444 BHG registered?

B444 BHG is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 15 May 1985.

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