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C525 JWL

1986 Audi QUATTRO

Grey Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

20,317 mi
Last recorded20,317 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Audi QUATTRO116,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC525 JWL
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 20,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body covered with under-seal

Pass 15 Sep 2020 20,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 19,962 miles

all rubber suspension mountings deteriorated.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 19,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all rubber suspension mountings deteriorated.

Fail 24 Jul 2013 19,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,527 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 May 2012 19,524 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 18,971 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2011 18,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

one of two offside rear stop lamps inoperative

Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008
Pass 19 Feb 2007 5,615 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 5,615 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2006 3,216 miles

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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C525 JWL is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO in Grey with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 C525 JWL, 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 C525 JWL registered?

C525 JWL is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 9 June 1986.

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