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E525 UEJ

1988 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,162 mi
Last recorded102,162 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE525 UEJ
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 102,162 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 101,937 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 101,728 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 101,183 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 100,412 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 100,292 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 100,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 99,627 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 99,549 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 98,559 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,095 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 95,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 94,665 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 94,654 miles

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

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,422 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 94,422 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 93,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 93,078 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakes slightly imbalanced

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 91,836 miles

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

chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Sep 2009 91,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2008 91,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 90,525 miles

rear floor corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2007 90,315 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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E525 UEJ is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E525 UEJ, 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 E525 UEJ registered?

E525 UEJ is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 2 March 1988.

Is E525 UEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E525 UEJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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