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C543 VCG

1985 Audi QUATTRO

Blue Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,845 mi
Last recorded140,845 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Audi QUATTRO114,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC543 VCG
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 140,845 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 140,714 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 139,442 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 138,610 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 138,610 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 138,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 137,491 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 137,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 136,833 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 136,510 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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C543 VCG is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO in Blue with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C543 VCG, 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 C543 VCG registered?

C543 VCG is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 30 September 1985.

Is C543 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C543 VCG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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