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B533 HVO

1985 Audi QUATTRO

White Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,075 mi
Last recorded85,075 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Audi QUATTRO114,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB533 HVO
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 85,075 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 84,331 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 83,829 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 83,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 82,917 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 82,917 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 82,826 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2016 82,471 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 82,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Orange triangle light comming on in the dash--cannot find what it is for. ?.

Pass 22 May 2012 82,160 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 82,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 81,948 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 81,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 80,960 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 80,391 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 79,382 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 79,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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B533 HVO is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO in White with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 B533 HVO, 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 B533 HVO registered?

B533 HVO is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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