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E21 LAB

1988 Audi QUATTRO

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,885 mi
Last recorded69,885 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 LAB
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 69,885 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 69,864 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 69,762 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,123 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 69,041 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,792 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 68,357 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 68,352 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,689 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,211 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 64,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 64,196 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 64,177 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 63,741 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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E21 LAB is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 E21 LAB, 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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What year was E21 LAB registered?

E21 LAB is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E21 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 LAB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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