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E827 CJA

1988 Audi QUATTRO

Green Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,248 mi
Last recorded126,248 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE827 CJA
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 126,248 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 126,248 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 126,129 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 126,118 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 202,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine light on.

nearside front wheel binding

offside rear lamp unit slight damage.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 202,874 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 202,874 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 126,066 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 126,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 125,944 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2006 202,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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E827 CJA is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in Green with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E827 CJA, 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 E827 CJA registered?

E827 CJA is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 14 March 1988.

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