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C490 URK

1986 Audi QUATTRO

Blue Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,785 mi
Last recorded122,785 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Audi QUATTRO116,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC490 URK
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 122,785 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 122,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil weeping from rear diff

Rubber hanger missing from middle silencer

Fail 5 Sep 2024 122,665 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Bad connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil weeping from rear diff

Rubber hanger missing from middle silencer

Pass 15 Aug 2023 122,523 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount before rear diff is missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 121,719 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 121,672 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 121,455 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner CV boot large end leaking grease

Fail 27 Nov 2019 121,455 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner CV boot large end leaking grease

Pass 26 Sep 2018 121,413 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 121,264 miles

centre silencer exhaust rubber mount missing

Pass 14 Sep 2016 119,632 miles

centre exhaust rubber mount missing

Pass 5 Aug 2015 117,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 117,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 117,473 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 116,204 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 114,223 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 111,962 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 109,535 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 106,286 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 102,808 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 98,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 91,844 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 91,844 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 89,758 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS

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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C490 URK is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO in Blue with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C490 URK, 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 C490 URK registered?

C490 URK is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C490 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C490 URK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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