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E234 MUW

1988 Audi QUATTRO

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

115,520 mi
Last recorded115,520 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE234 MUW
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 115,520 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 115,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 115,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 115,433 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 115,361 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 115,354 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 115,290 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 115,198 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 114,964 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 114,732 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 114,512 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 114,512 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 114,358 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 114,273 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 114,166 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 113,438 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 112,906 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 111,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 109,720 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 109,654 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2008 107,592 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 104,358 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 100,384 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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E234 MUW is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E234 MUW, 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 E234 MUW registered?

E234 MUW is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 11 April 1988.

Is E234 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E234 MUW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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