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C210 SPE

1986 Audi QUATTRO

Black Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

128,444 mi
Last recorded128,444 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Audi QUATTRO116,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC210 SPE
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 128,444 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 128,228 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 127,988 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 127,888 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 127,654 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 126,813 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 126,181 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 125,755 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 125,402 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 124,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 124,954 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015
Fail 10 Apr 2015

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2014
Fail 11 Apr 2014

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013
Pass 3 Apr 2012

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011
Fail 13 Apr 2011

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 118,335 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 116,956 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 116,941 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 116,747 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 116,746 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 114,203 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 114,203 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 113,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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C210 SPE is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO in Black with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 C210 SPE, 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.

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What year was C210 SPE registered?

C210 SPE is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 3 January 1986.

Is C210 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C210 SPE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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