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E977 HPH

1988 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,665 mi
Last recorded121,665 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE977 HPH
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 121,665 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 121,018 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both OSF and NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2024 120,835 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 120,048 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp aim on limit on height adjustment

corosion showing throughout underside and components

corrosion showing both side rear inner boot wells

Fail 15 Nov 2022 120,021 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

stain around fuel pump

surface corrosion showing throughout underside and components

Pass 2 Dec 2021 118,571 miles

surface corrosion underside. front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 8 Dec 2020 117,468 miles

drivers seat tilt inop

nearside front over cv boot starting to perish

offside front top mount slight play

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 27 Nov 2020 117,458 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat tilt inop

nearside front over cv boot starting to perish

offside front top mount slight play

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 24 Apr 2019 116,169 miles

Nearside Front indicator cover broken

Offside Rear Outer sidelight not working

Pass 24 Jan 2018 114,853 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 113,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 111,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 111,732 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 111,732 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E977 HPH is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E977 HPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E977 HPH registered?

E977 HPH is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 30 March 1988.

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