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C638 DVG

1985 Audi QUATTRO

Gold Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,996 mi
Last recorded137,996 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 1985 Audi QUATTRO114,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC638 DVG
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 137,996 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 137,364 miles

Offside parking brake mechanism partially seized

Stop lamps are slightly dim in operation

steering rack boot is chafing slightly on PAS pipe at rear of engine bay

Pass 15 Feb 2018 136,554 miles

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT HAS SLIGHT FRAYING

DRIVERS SEAT BACK LOOSE

ENGINE MOUNTINGS WEAK

N/S WASHER PARTIALLY BLOCKED

O/S HANDBRAKE MECHANISM PARTIALLY SEIZED

REAR TYRE INNER EDGES GETTING LOW

Fail 8 Feb 2018 136,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) IN STEERING COLOMN (2.2.A.1b)

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT HAS SLIGHT FRAYING

DRIVERS SEAT BACK LOOSE

ENGINE MOUNTINGS WEAK

N/S WASHER PARTIALLY BLOCKED

O/S HANDBRAKE MECHANISM PARTIALLY SEIZED

REAR TYRE INNER EDGES GETTING LOW

Pass 12 Oct 2016 134,928 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 134,914 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 132,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 130,893 miles

warning light on dash

Fail 10 Jul 2012 130,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

warning light on dash

Pass 26 May 2011 128,690 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 128,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2008

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 127,522 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 127,522 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 126,112 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 126,112 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 115,922 miles

washer bottle holed †wishbone bushes worn †subframe bushes worn †o/s/f floor holed

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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C638 DVG is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO in Gold with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 C638 DVG, 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.

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C638 DVG is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 4 October 1985.

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