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C254 ADD

1986 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,974 mi
Last recorded157,974 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Audi QUATTRO116,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC254 ADD
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 157,974 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 157,231 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 156,963 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 156,900 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 156,870 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 156,070 miles

Brake valve damp under master cyl.

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

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

Nearside Rear noise in wheel bearing

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 156,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake valve damp under master cyl.

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

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

Nearside Rear noise in wheel bearing

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 155,607 miles

Brake valve damp under master cyl.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear noise in wheel bearing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 155,600 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

noise in n/s/r wheel bearing

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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C254 ADD is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 C254 ADD, 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 C254 ADD registered?

C254 ADD is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 2 May 1986.

Is C254 ADD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C254 ADD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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