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F222 LGY

1989 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,351 mi
Last recorded78,351 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Audi QUATTRO129,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF222 LGY
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 78,351 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 74,011 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 70,277 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 66,994 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 62,433 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 62,423 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 62,272 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around main mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Several suspension components have been painted

Pass 16 Jul 2019 59,679 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis at mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

suspension components have been painted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 59,540 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis around sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components have had been painted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,022 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,431 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,428 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 56,719 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 56,519 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,165 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 85,630 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,885 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 80,970 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 77,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 75,283 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 75,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 75,255 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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F222 LGY is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1989 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 129,631 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 F222 LGY, 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 37 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F222 LGY registered?

F222 LGY is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F222 LGY safe to buy?

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