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B518 EYB

1985 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Audi QUATTRO114,096 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB518 EYB
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011

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

Warning light displayed on dash board.

Pass 19 Jun 2010

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

Oil leak

corrosion of offside and nearside front inner wings

general underbody corrosion

rear brake discs corrodid

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight twist in nearside front flexible brake hose

wiper blades slightly perrished

Pass 7 Nov 2007 122,558 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 119,372 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 119,372 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rust in nearside & offside outer sills † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † †

Rust in offside front wheel arch to floor

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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B518 EYB is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B518 EYB, 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 B518 EYB registered?

B518 EYB is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B518 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B518 EYB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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