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C938 VPM

1986 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,891 mi
Last recorded155,891 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Audi QUATTRO116,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC938 VPM
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 155,891 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 155,884 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 155,714 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 155,601 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 155,601 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 155,325 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 155,152 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 155,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 154,641 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 154,283 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 154,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 154,003 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 154,003 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 152,982 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 152,982 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking under master cyl (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 152,834 miles

exhaust rusty

front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

o/s front brake back plate rusty

o/s front brake disc rusty

rear brake back plates rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2014 152,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust has been touching the o/s rear drive shaft

exhaust rusty

front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

o/s front abs wire insecure

o/s front brake back plate rusty

rear brake back plates rusty

rear exhaust mounts perished

Pass 28 Sep 2011 152,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 152,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brakediscs very rusty ADVISE TO REPLACE

unable to check o/s/r wheelbearing due to brake binding

Pass 15 Nov 2007 151,642 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 151,642 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s boot floor rusty

o/s boot floor rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2005 151,388 miles

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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C938 VPM is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C938 VPM, 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.

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What year was C938 VPM registered?

C938 VPM is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 4 April 1986.

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The MOT history for C938 VPM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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