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E83 LOR

1987 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,791 mi
Last recorded135,791 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1987 Audi QUATTRO114,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE83 LOR
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 135,791 miles

Offside sun visor hinge snapped

steering lock inop.

Fail 4 Jul 2018 135,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside sun visor hinge snapped.

steering lock inop

Pass 21 Jun 2013 135,700 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 135,655 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 135,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2011 135,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 133,619 miles

Oil leak

minor stone chips in windscreen

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion to nearside inner rear lower wing panel

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 27 Apr 2009 131,053 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 23 Apr 2009 131,051 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

O/S/F COIL SPRING NOT LOCATED CORRECTLY

Pass 12 May 2008 129,047 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

rear brake imbalance 18%

Fail 7 May 2008 129,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

rear brake imbalance 18%

Fail 21 Dec 2007 128,933 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 125,609 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 125,609 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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E83 LOR is a 1987 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 E83 LOR, 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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E83 LOR is a 1987 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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