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D290 CAA

1987 Audi QUATTRO

White Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,965 mi
Last recorded107,965 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1987 Audi QUATTRO114,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD290 CAA
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 107,965 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

rear lights heavily tinted

Fail 17 Sep 2021 107,964 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

rear lights heavily tinted

Fail 17 Aug 2021 107,964 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing flexible stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear lights heavily tinted

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface rust on all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 21% rear 13% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor to wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 107,625 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear lights heavily tinted

Fail 20 May 2019 107,625 miles

Rear Seat belt missing all stalks (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear lights heavily tinted

Pass 24 May 2017 105,092 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 105,067 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.81% (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 104,774 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake disc's rusty

rear diff mounting worn

Fail 12 Jun 2015 104,773 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake disc's rusty

rear diff mount worn

rear seat base insecure

Pass 17 May 2014 104,310 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear diff bushes perished and weak

Fail 16 May 2014 104,310 miles

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

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

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

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear diff bushes perished and weak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 103,346 miles

condensation to o/s headlamp

corrosion to rear brake back plates

emissions on limits

signs of corrosion to suspension and steering components

wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 18 Apr 2012 103,345 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

condensation to o/s headlamp

corrosion to rear brake back plates

signs of corrosion to suspension and steering components

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2008 74,792 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 100,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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D290 CAA is a 1987 Audi QUATTRO in White with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1987 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 114,168 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 D290 CAA, 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 39 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D290 CAA is a 1987 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 9 March 1987.

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