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E417 LUY

1988 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,995 mi
Last recorded89,995 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE417 LUY
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 89,995 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wing bulkhead area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner light in-op (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 89,895 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 89,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 89,594 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 89,470 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 89,178 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 88,668 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 88,663 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 86,720 miles

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

Fuel hose chafing fuel supply pipe to pump chafing on n/s/r axle front mounting (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front shocker top mount has slight play

Offside Rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside Rear shocker top mount has slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2017 83,608 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

alternator belt loose

Fail 13 Oct 2017 83,606 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe valve block (3.6.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

alternator belt loose

Pass 14 Oct 2016 77,245 miles

Rear axle oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 14 Oct 2016 77,245 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear axle oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,547 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc badly corroded

alternator belt very loose

Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,188 miles

oil leak from the rear diff

Fail 17 Oct 2014 63,188 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak from the rear diff

Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,281 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 60,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,910 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 58,910 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,710 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,346 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 91,197 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 91,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,871 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 87,974 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 87,974 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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E417 LUY 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 66.7%.

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 E417 LUY, 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 E417 LUY registered?

E417 LUY is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 16 May 1988.

Is E417 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E417 LUY shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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