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D400 DES

1991 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,909 mi
Last recorded96,909 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Audi QUATTRO92,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD400 DES
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 96,909 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 96,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 94,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 93,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 93,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 92,992 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 92,793 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 92,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 92,791 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 92,713 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 92,313 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 91,921 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 91,667 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 91,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre slight cracks on tread

Pass 16 Nov 2013 91,544 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 91,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake pipes and suspension parts covered with grease

Pass 1 Nov 2012 91,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tyre side walls slightly cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2011 91,233 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 91,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 91,233 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 91,120 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 91,029 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 90,914 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 90,752 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 90,582 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 90,582 miles

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

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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D400 DES is a 1991 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1991 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 92,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D400 DES, 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 35 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D400 DES registered?

D400 DES is a 1991 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 5 April 1991.

Is D400 DES safe to buy?

The MOT history for D400 DES shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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