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E50 JBC

1988 Audi QUATTRO

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,024 mi
Last recorded153,024 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE50 JBC
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 153,024 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 152,373 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 151,964 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 151,665 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 150,970 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 150,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 149,115 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 148,053 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 147,328 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 146,820 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 146,483 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 144,581 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 143,566 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 142,888 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 142,888 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 140,511 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 138,595 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil cooler damaged.

Pass 20 Sep 2008 136,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear inner brake light not working

Fail 20 Sep 2008 136,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear inner brake light not working

Pass 7 Sep 2007 133,080 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 133,077 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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E50 JBC is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E50 JBC, 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 E50 JBC registered?

E50 JBC is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 24 February 1988.

Is E50 JBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E50 JBC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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