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D400 STU

1987 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,417 mi
Last recorded87,417 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Audi QUATTRO114,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD400 STU
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 87,417 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 86,835 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 86,307 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,736 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 84,256 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 83,191 miles

slight corrosion on rear cross member

Pass 19 May 2016 83,073 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 83,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,460 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 82,116 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,211 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 77,039 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 76,776 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 75,310 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 73,914 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 71,777 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 70,079 miles

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 STU is a 1987 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 STU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D400 STU registered?

D400 STU is a 1987 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 6 March 1987.

Is D400 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D400 STU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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