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DSU 1X

1988 Audi QUATTRO

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,622 mi
Last recorded105,622 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSU 1X
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 105,622 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 165,488 miles

rear exhaust shiled insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2009 165,468 miles

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

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

rear exhaust shiled insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2008 99,788 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 99,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 112,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

dash insecure

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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DSU 1X is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DSU 1X, 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 DSU 1X registered?

DSU 1X is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is DSU 1X safe to buy?

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