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C446 CSL

1986 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,195 mi
Last recorded104,195 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1986 Audi QUATTRO116,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC446 CSL
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 104,195 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 104,195 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 104,092 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 104,080 miles

general corrosion under vehical including suspension

Pass 19 Apr 2019 103,921 miles

general corrosion under vehicle including suspension components

Pass 9 May 2018

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 May 2018

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 103,803 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 103,803 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 103,706 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 103,668 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement seat base missing (5.3.1f)

Pass 14 May 2015 103,004 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 101,858 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 2,150 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

wipers not parking correctley restricting view

Pass 25 May 2012 101,081 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 100,506 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 97,801 miles

Both headlamp reflectors corroded.

Brake pedal anti slip perished/cracked.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside rear and offside rear coil spring carriers/cups corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre-outer sidewall damaged.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Temporary repair to fuel pipe at offside front chassis rail area.(Not leaking at time of test).

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 97,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti slip cracked/perished.

Headlamp reflectors corroded.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front seat belt slow to recoil.

Nearside rear and offside rear coil spring carriers/cups corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Temp repair to fuel line at offside front chassis area.(Not leaking at time of test).

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 97,597 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 97,487 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 96,894 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 96,894 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 96,878 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.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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C446 CSL is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C446 CSL, 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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C446 CSL is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 3 April 1986.

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