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B998 NSX

1985 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,518 mi
Last recorded72,518 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Audi QUATTRO114,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB998 NSX
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 72,518 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 70,733 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 68,249 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 65,518 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 62,650 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,798 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 58,926 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 57,068 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 54,704 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 54,695 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006
Fail 18 Aug 2006

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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B998 NSX is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B998 NSX, 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 B998 NSX registered?

B998 NSX is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B998 NSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B998 NSX shows 12 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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