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D961 LCE

1987 Audi QUATTRO

White Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

217,479 mi
Last recorded217,479 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Audi QUATTRO114,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD961 LCE
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 217,479 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 217,439 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 217,038 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 214,434 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 210,799 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 208,558 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 208,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 208,531 miles

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

slight weep on master cylinder

Pass 4 May 2010 210,000 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 207,549 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

brake pad warning sensor wire broken on off side front

Fail 10 Apr 2008

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

front headlampa bowls fading

o/s/f inner lower arch holed,just outside prescribed area.

Pass 10 Apr 2008

front headlampa bowls fading

o/s/f inner lower arch holed,just outside prescribed area.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 201,566 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 201,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D961 LCE is a 1987 Audi QUATTRO in White with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D961 LCE, 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 D961 LCE registered?

D961 LCE is a 1987 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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