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D408 PVP

1986 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

184,148 mi
Last recorded184,148 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1986 Audi QUATTRO116,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD408 PVP
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 184,148 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 184,129 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 177,933 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded.

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 177,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 170,051 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 161,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 161,881 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jan 2008 153,870 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 153,870 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer rear driveshaft boot leaking.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 144,030 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 143,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O.S.R. outer C.V. boot deteriated. †Slight play in offside front strut top mounting. †Slight play in nearside font wheel bearing.

Pass 21 Dec 2005 135,913 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 135,910 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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D408 PVP is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D408 PVP, 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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D408 PVP is a 1986 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 6 October 1986.

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