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C179 SPH

1986 Audi QUATTRO

White Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,565 mi
Last recorded184,565 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 Audi QUATTRO116,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC179 SPH
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 184,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 184,343 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 184,343 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 184,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 183,418 miles

exhaust mount perishing

exhaust touching o/s/r inner cv joint

Pass 7 Jan 2008 181,034 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 175,888 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 175,879 miles

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C179 SPH is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO in White with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 116,251 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 C179 SPH, 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 40 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 C179 SPH registered?

C179 SPH is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C179 SPH safe to buy?

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