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F548 ELS

1989 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,390 mi
Last recorded169,390 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 Audi QUATTRO129,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF548 ELS
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 169,390 miles

rear brake discs pitted n/s o/s

Pass 23 Nov 2009 169,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 160,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 156,426 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 150,889 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 150,889 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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F548 ELS is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F548 ELS, 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 F548 ELS registered?

F548 ELS is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F548 ELS safe to buy?

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