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F480 MPF

1988 Audi QUATTRO

Black Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,732 mi
Last recorded81,732 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF480 MPF
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 81,732 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 81,043 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 80,670 miles

The middle silencer is corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 80,617 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,849 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,722 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 79,492 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,129 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 79,120 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 78,278 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,728 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,895 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,773 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 114,944 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)

front flexi brake hoses slightly twisted

o/s headlamp reflector getting rusty

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

slight misting of fluid around brake master cylinder

slight play in o/s/r lower suspension ball joint

Pass 5 Mar 2011 114,626 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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F480 MPF is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in Black with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 F480 MPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F480 MPF registered?

F480 MPF is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 9 August 1988.

Is F480 MPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F480 MPF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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