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B540 PGX

1985 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,598 mi
Last recorded108,598 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1985 Audi QUATTRO114,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB540 PGX
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2012 108,598 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 108,598 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 106,061 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 105,052 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 105,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 101,768 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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B540 PGX is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B540 PGX, 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 B540 PGX registered?

B540 PGX is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B540 PGX safe to buy?

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