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E424 XJO

1988 Audi QUATTRO

Green Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,403 mi
Last recorded90,403 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE424 XJO
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 90,403 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

parking brake 15% , o/s low effort

Pass 26 Jun 2025 90,261 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 90,148 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 90,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 90,097 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 90,048 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 89,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2021 89,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 89,887 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 89,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 89,857 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 89,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 89,673 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 89,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 89,582 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 89,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 89,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 89,336 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 143,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil cooler insecure, mounting corroded through

heavy corrosion to front and rear brake discs

o/s inner stop light inop

Fail 15 Nov 2011 143,282 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine oil cooler insecure, mounting corroded through

heavy corrosion to front and rear brake discs

o/s inner stop light inop

Pass 2 Jun 2009 89,046 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 88,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 88,813 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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E424 XJO is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in Green with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E424 XJO, 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 E424 XJO registered?

E424 XJO is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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