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DJF 790Y

1983 Audi QUATTRO

Silver Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,099 mi
Last recorded108,099 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Audi QUATTRO101,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJF 790Y
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 108,099 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 108,013 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 108,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch x3 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 May 2010 106,696 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

bolt missing out of mid exhaust clamp

both sides front inner arches heavily corroed

both sides rear sub frame buishies cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2010 106,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bolt missing out of mid exhaust clamp

both sides front inner arches heavely corroed

both sides rear sub frame buishies cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2009 106,568 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 106,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 98,593 miles

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

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

rear petrol tank pipe corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2007 93,707 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 93,608 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DJF 790Y is a 1983 Audi QUATTRO in Silver with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 101,286 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 DJF 790Y, 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 43 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DJF 790Y is a 1983 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 23 March 1983.

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