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E161 FBY

1987 Audi QUATTRO

White Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,953 mi
Last recorded146,953 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Audi QUATTRO114,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE161 FBY
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 146,953 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 146,086 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 146,055 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 145,725 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 145,241 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 145,146 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 144,856 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 144,295 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 144,057 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 141,758 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 138,142 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 137,864 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 137,753 miles

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

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

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

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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E161 FBY is a 1987 Audi QUATTRO in White with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E161 FBY, 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 E161 FBY registered?

E161 FBY is a 1987 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 9 September 1987.

Is E161 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E161 FBY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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