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F444 HMV

1988 Audi QUATTRO

Black Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,030 mi
Last recorded173,030 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF444 HMV
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 173,030 miles

Clutch fluid level below min

Front brake pads not fully visable (possible wearing thin)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake backing plate corroded

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

Oil light on dash

Fail 18 Oct 2011 173,030 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Clutch fluid level below min

Front brake pads not fully visable (possible wearing thin)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake backing plate corroded

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

Oil light on dash

Pass 12 Oct 2010 168,198 miles

Clutch fluid below min

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Slight movement detected in steering column

Fail 11 Oct 2010 168,196 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Clutch fluid below min

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Slight movement detected in steering column

Pass 8 Oct 2009 260,986 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery flat.

offside front driveshaft corroded.

oil leak area of rear diff.

rear brake discs worn but may be due to vehicle standing.

Pass 14 May 2007 260,694 miles

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

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

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

front to rear fuel lines corroded in engine bay.

Fail 3 May 2007 260,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

front to rear fuel lines corroded in engine bay.

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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F444 HMV is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in Black with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 F444 HMV, 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.

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What year was F444 HMV registered?

F444 HMV is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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