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C493 CFG

1984 Audi QUATTRO

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,601 mi
Last recorded108,601 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Audi QUATTRO108,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC493 CFG
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 108,601 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 108,519 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 108,383 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 108,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle outer sill has small corrosion hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 107,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 107,456 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 106,645 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 106,644 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 104,374 miles

exhaust fouls offside rear drive shaft with momentum of vehicle

Fail 12 May 2010 104,260 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust fouls offside rear drive shaft with momentum of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2009 103,183 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 103,170 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 102,369 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 102,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 99,034 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 99,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust catching diff

Pass 30 Jul 2005 97,495 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 97,495 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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C493 CFG is a 1984 Audi QUATTRO in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 108,319 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 C493 CFG, 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 42 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C493 CFG registered?

C493 CFG is a 1984 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is C493 CFG safe to buy?

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