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E33 FVJ

1988 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

149,444 mi
Last recorded149,444 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE33 FVJ
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 149,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2023 149,375 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 149,311 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle getting stuck (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 149,295 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 149,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 149,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 149,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 148,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Under body corroded/under sealed

Pass 9 Aug 2016 148,759 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 148,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 148,650 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2015 148,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2014 148,381 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 147,990 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 147,990 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 147,276 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

slight movement up and down in steering column

Fail 2 Jul 2012 147,276 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight movement up and down in steering column

Pass 11 Jul 2011 147,061 miles

rear discs corroded - slight blow from manifold area - slight movement in column

Pass 16 Jul 2010 147,019 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 147,012 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside brake disc corroded

oil light on

Pass 17 Jul 2009 14,522 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 14,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 144,526 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 143,968 miles

n/s rear arm joint slight movement †slight blow manifold area †suspension arms & subframes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2006 143,176 miles

slight blow exhaust †washers poor

Fail 17 Jun 2006 143,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2005 141,995 miles

SUSPECT PINCH BOLT SLIGHTLY LOOSE † ANTI ROL BAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN †SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK ROD END N/S REAR

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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E33 FVJ is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 E33 FVJ, 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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E33 FVJ is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 5 February 1988.

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