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C86 JOH

1986 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,247 mi
Last recorded155,247 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Audi QUATTRO116,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC86 JOH
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 155,247 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 155,247 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 155,247 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 155,076 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 154,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 154,366 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 153,858 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 153,858 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid load sensing valve (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 153,808 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill area (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 153,153 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 153,153 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 152,675 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 152,301 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 151,989 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 151,989 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 151,351 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 150,745 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 150,038 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 149,566 miles

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

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 149,566 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 148,633 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 148,633 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C86 JOH is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 C86 JOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C86 JOH registered?

C86 JOH is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 15 January 1986.

Is C86 JOH safe to buy?

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