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E436 CMR

1988 Audi QUATTRO

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,441 mi
Last recorded94,441 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE436 CMR
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 94,441 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 94,208 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 94,187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 94,140 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 94,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 94,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front outer CV gaiters deteriorating

oil seepage

Fail 15 Jul 2021 94,071 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front outer CV gaiters deteriorating

oil seepage

Pass 15 Jul 2020 94,048 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 93,833 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in Macpherson strut upper attachment

Pass 27 Apr 2018 93,505 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2016 92,432 miles

underside of vehicle covered in sealant.

wiper blades split.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 92,096 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 92,041 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 91,565 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 91,186 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 90,906 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 90,906 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 89,611 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 89,580 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 88,097 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 86,808 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 85,071 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 85,071 miles

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

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

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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E436 CMR is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E436 CMR, 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 E436 CMR registered?

E436 CMR is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E436 CMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E436 CMR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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