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F424 TLW

1989 Audi QUATTRO

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Audi QUATTRO129,631 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF424 TLW
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 211,866 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 211,866 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 211,474 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 156,490 miles

Front Both sides anti roll bar drop link bushes cracking/splitting

Rear Exhaust rubbers cracking/splitting

Fail 9 Aug 2017 156,490 miles

Front Both sides anti roll bar drop link bushes cracking/splitting

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust rubbers cracking/splitting

Pass 13 Aug 2016 156,390 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 156,384 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding Unable to turn wheel by hand (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding Unable to turn wheel by hand (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear tail lamps on all time

Pass 14 Jan 2015 135,000 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 12,767 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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F424 TLW is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F424 TLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F424 TLW registered?

F424 TLW is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 6 January 1989.

Is F424 TLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F424 TLW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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