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C656 XJA

1985 Audi QUATTRO

White Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,244 mi
Last recorded120,244 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Audi QUATTRO114,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC656 XJA
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 120,244 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 119,560 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 119,494 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 119,494 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 118,831 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 118,595 miles

Offside front tyre has marks on inner sidewall - may indicate internal damage.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 118,595 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake - slight drag.

Offside front tyre has marks on inner sidewall indicating tyre has been run flat or at low pressure and possible internal damage.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 117,428 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 117,428 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 117,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 117,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 117,118 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 117,118 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 116,999 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 116,999 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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C656 XJA is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO in White with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C656 XJA, 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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What year was C656 XJA registered?

C656 XJA is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 2 August 1985.

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