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D161 ALK

1986 Audi QUATTRO

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,250 mi
Last recorded61,250 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Audi QUATTRO116,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD161 ALK
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 61,250 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 61,046 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 61,035 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2024 60,717 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 60,681 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 60,681 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 60,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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D161 ALK is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D161 ALK, 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 D161 ALK registered?

D161 ALK is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 2 October 1986.

Is D161 ALK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D161 ALK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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