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E545 GES

1987 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,435 mi
Last recorded79,435 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Audi QUATTRO114,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE545 GES
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 79,435 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 79,307 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 79,091 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 78,347 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 77,130 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 77,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 76,045 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 75,517 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,732 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 74,301 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 74,295 miles

Brake performance not tested front and rear brakes binding (3.7.A.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high o/s n/s (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 73,413 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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E545 GES is a 1987 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 114,168 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 E545 GES, 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 39 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E545 GES registered?

E545 GES is a 1987 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E545 GES safe to buy?

The MOT history for E545 GES shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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