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F222 RYW

1989 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Audi QUATTRO129,631 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2025

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing 1 bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing 1 secure bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure back rest (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gear box selector lever very loose

Pass 22 Jul 2024 243,090 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 243,007 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 1 Dec 2022 243,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jan 2022 150,958 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 15 Dec 2021 150,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Dec 2020 150,796 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 9 Dec 2020 150,795 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Dec 2019 150,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

Fail 11 Dec 2019 150,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2018 149,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 149,074 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 149,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement hand brake seize (3.5.1k)

brake pipes corroding away

Pass 1 Nov 2016 148,320 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 148,315 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 147,966 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 147,966 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 147,162 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 146,555 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 145,222 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 143,449 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 142,042 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 140,294 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 138,183 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 137,052 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 132,779 miles

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

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

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

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 RYW is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 F222 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

F222 RYW is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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The MOT history for F222 RYW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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