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F252 YAF

1989 Audi QUATTRO

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Audi QUATTRO129,631 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF252 YAF
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 99,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear differential leaking

engine coolant radiator leaking

Fail 5 Sep 2024 99,618 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Earth wire from camshaft cover (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant radiator has major leak.

Nearside Front Upper Top strut mounting - Worn and has play.

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Top strut mounting - Worn and has play.

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low compared to nearside rear.

Rear differential leaking.

Pass 23 Aug 2023 99,455 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 99,455 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 99,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 98,912 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 98,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 158,883 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded.

Front Steering stiff on right hand lock.

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

Offside Front Tyre outer wall perished.

Offside Rear Outer Brake light not working.

Offside Rear Outer Tail light not working.

Rear Exhaust silencer rubber missing tie wrap secured.

Fail 13 Aug 2021 158,826 miles

All direction indicators not working All not working. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

All brake discs slightly corroded.

Front Steering stiff on right hand lock.

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

Offside Front Tyre outer wall perished.

Offside Rear Hand brake slightly low.

Offside Rear Outer Brake light not working.

Offside Rear Outer Not working.

Offside Rear Outer Tail light not working.

Rear Brakes slightly uneven.

Rear Exhaust silencer rubber missing tie wrap secured.

Pass 23 May 2019 157,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 156,215 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 155,442 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe

Fail 22 Jul 2016 96,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,087 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 95,103 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 95,103 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,460 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 150,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 150,362 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)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 150,362 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 93,263 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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F252 YAF is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F252 YAF, 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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F252 YAF is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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