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E145 LHX

1988 Audi QUATTRO

Blue Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,183 mi
Last recorded107,183 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE145 LHX
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 107,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 107,070 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 103,469 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal seems hard

corrosion to n/s/f sill but more than 30cm's away from any structured point

fuel lines slightly insecure (o/s, under veichle)

rear differential rubber are worn

secondary fuel filter slightly insecure (n/s/r)

signs of exhaust catching on o/s/r inner driveshaft

slight wear to the inner edge of the n/s/r tyre

wear to inner edge of o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2014 103,465 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s/f sill but more than 30cm's away from any structured point

fuel lines slightly insecure (o/s, under veichle)

rear differential rubber are worn

secondary fuel filter slightly insecure (n/s/r)

signs of exhaust catching on o/s/r inner driveshaft

slight wear to the inner edge of the n/s/r tyre

wear to inner edge of o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2012 100,885 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 100,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 99,171 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 99,171 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 96,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 96,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 90,021 miles

Both rear discs pitted.

Front oil leak.

Rear diff leak.

Fail 7 Jan 2009 90,021 miles

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

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

Both rear discs pitted.

Front oil leak.

Rear diff leak.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 89,647 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 89,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 85,537 miles

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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E145 LHX is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in Blue with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E145 LHX, 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.

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E145 LHX is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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