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E974 XYS

1988 Audi QUATTRO

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

186,092 mi
Last recorded186,092 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE974 XYS
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 186,092 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 184,839 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 184,743 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 184,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 183,530 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 182,839 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 182,241 miles

Exhaust fouling offside rear drive shaft.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 182,241 miles

Exhaust fouling offside rear drive shaft.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 181,424 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 180,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 180,114 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2011 179,961 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 179,424 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 179,419 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 178,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 178,796 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

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

Oil Visable Around nearside Front susspension Sphere But No Vissable Leaks

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Unable To Lift Drivers Seat But Can Access Rear Belts Through Passenger Side

Pass 9 Jun 2007 177,157 miles

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

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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E974 XYS is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E974 XYS, 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 E974 XYS registered?

E974 XYS is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 25 January 1988.

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