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E48 FVJ

1988 Audi QUATTRO

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,705 mi
Last recorded107,705 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE48 FVJ
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 107,705 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 107,633 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 107,111 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 105,937 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 105,317 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 169,055 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 103,242 miles

Oil leak From rear diff. ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 103,242 miles

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

Oil leak From rear diff. ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 98,961 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 155,510 miles

rear subframe bushes perishing

Fail 17 Feb 2015 155,510 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

aux rad leaking

rear subframe bushes perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2006 155,495 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 155,493 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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E48 FVJ is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E48 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E48 FVJ registered?

E48 FVJ is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E48 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E48 FVJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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