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E268 LYN

1988 Audi QUATTRO

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,383 mi
Last recorded209,383 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE268 LYN
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 209,383 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 209,311 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 209,274 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 129,788 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 128,656 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 206,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 126,510 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 198,246 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 123,177 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 122,086 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 122,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 195,515 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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E268 LYN is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E268 LYN, 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 E268 LYN registered?

E268 LYN is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 24 February 1988.

Is E268 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E268 LYN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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