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D51 DPM

1988 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,341 mi
Last recorded67,341 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD51 DPM
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 67,341 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 64,447 miles

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Fail 25 Jan 2010 64,447 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 61,513 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 61,513 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 56,884 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 52,544 miles

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

front and rear tyres are different sizes

n/s/f. tyre perished

o/s/f. tyre perished

Fail 25 Jan 2007 52,544 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

o/s/f.n/s/f tyres perished

Pass 26 Jan 2006 47,159 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 47,159 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished

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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D51 DPM is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 119,912 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 D51 DPM, 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 38 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 D51 DPM registered?

D51 DPM is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 21 September 1988.

Is D51 DPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D51 DPM shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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