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E954 HFE

1988 Audi QUATTRO

Black Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

188,259 mi
Last recorded188,259 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE954 HFE
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 188,259 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 188,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 187,392 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f inner wing brace coroded

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2019 186,333 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 185,160 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 185,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 182,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 182,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 176,341 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 169,405 miles

boot floor starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jan 2014 159,703 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 150,062 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 146,384 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 140,777 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 134,852 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 124,960 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 124,959 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 116,021 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2007 108,187 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 107,240 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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E954 HFE is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in Black with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E954 HFE, 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 E954 HFE registered?

E954 HFE is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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