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BPE 30Y

1983 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,422 mi
Last recorded97,422 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Audi QUATTRO101,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPE 30Y
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 97,422 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 97,422 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 97,401 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside handbrake reading very low .

Fail 28 Apr 2021 97,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all number plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 97,397 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure loose wires nearside footwell / under dash (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear tyres are perishing near the shoulders

power brake accumulator has slight seepage from a banjo joint

Fail 11 Mar 2020 97,396 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod outer ball joint cover split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure loose wires nearside footwell / under dash (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear tyres are perishing near the shoulders

power brake accumulator has slight seepage from a banjo joint

Pass 12 May 2016 97,125 miles

Nearside headlamps deteriorating and light output slightly reduced

Rear subframe, rear mounting bushes deteriorating. Offside is the worst

Pass 14 Jul 2015 97,125 miles

Corrosion to nearside front floor / sill panel and to the end of the out rigger.

Corrosion to offside front floor / sill panel and to the out rigger.

Nearside front headlamp is deteriorating. ( light out put slightly reduced )

Offside rear suspension strut upper fixing has slight play.

Rear sub-frame rear mounting bushes are deteriorating.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 97,049 miles

Corrosion to ends of sills at both rear ends.

Corrosion to nearside sill front section at an old repare.

Driver seat wobbles in seat runner.

Hand brake has sideways movement.

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear subframe rear mounting bushes in a poor condition.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 97,049 miles

Corrosion to ends of sills at both rear ends.

Corrosion to nearside sill front section at an old repare.

Driver seat wobbles in seat runner.

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hand brake has sideways movement.

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear subframe rear mounting bushes in a poor condition.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 97,015 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

possible rust to brake pipes behind retaining clips

rear sub/frame bushes worn

Fail 10 Jul 2012 97,015 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

possible rust to brake pipes behind retaining clips

rear sub/frame bushes worn

Pass 16 Jul 2009 96,991 miles

fluid on bottom of master clylinder but no leak at time of test.

fuel lines corroded at off side lower inner wing

rear sub frame bushes in poor condition.

slight corrosion to off side lower inner wheel arch /sill end

slight play in steering column

Fail 16 Jul 2009 96,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fluid on bottom of master clylinder but no leak at time of test.

fuel lines corroded at off side lower inner wing

rear sub frame bushes in poor condition.

slight corrosion to off side lower inner wheel arch /sill end

slight play in steering column

Fail 30 Jun 2009 96,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fluid on bottom of brake master cylinder but no leak at time of test.

fuel lines corroded at off side front inner wing.

near side headlamp on lower limit.

near side rear brake binding slightly.

slight corrosion to off side lower inner wheel arch / sill end.

slight play at steering/column.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 96,980 miles

n/s headlamp lens/reflector in poor condition & beam image weak

n/s outer drive shaft gaiter cracked

o/s front & rear inner sill corroded

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear sub frame mounting in very poor condition

Fail 11 Jan 2008 96,980 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s headlamp lens/reflector in poor condition & beam image weak

n/s outer drive shaft gaiter cracked

o/s front & rear inner sill corroded

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear sub frame mounting in very poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2007 96,978 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT IN POOR CONDITION.

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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BPE 30Y is a 1983 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 101,286 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 BPE 30Y, 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 43 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BPE 30Y is a 1983 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 3 June 1983.

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