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C53 VMX

1985 Audi QUATTRO

White Petrol 2133cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,657 mi
Last recorded62,657 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Audi QUATTRO114,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC53 VMX
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,133cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 62,657 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 62,325 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 61,951 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,944 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,565 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,416 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 59,519 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 54,983 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,988 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,093 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 49,132 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 48,477 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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C53 VMX is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO in White with a 2,133cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 114,096 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 C53 VMX, 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 41 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 C53 VMX registered?

C53 VMX is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C53 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C53 VMX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C53 VMX have outstanding finance?

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