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F598 VSC

1988 Audi QUATTRO

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

167,778 mi
Last recorded167,778 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF598 VSC
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 167,778 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 167,745 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective unable to open the bonnet (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high high beam image to high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking to fuel pump (7.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun strip to low (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 166,493 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front sill,floor and inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage hose (2.3.3b)

baulk head brake pipe clips missing but pipes secure to loom

boot floor and front chassis slightly corroded

inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2016 166,493 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front sill,floor and inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage hose (2.3.3b)

baulk head brake pipe clips missing but pipes secure to loom

boot floor and front chassis slightly corroded

inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2015 163,981 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear boot wells,o/s/r outer sill/arch,front and front inner chassis legs slight corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2015 163,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear boot wells,o/s/r outer sill/arch,front and front inner chassis legs slight corrosion

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 163,239 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 163,239 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 161,992 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 159,521 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 158,542 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 156,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 156,221 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 149,312 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 149,312 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 142,138 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 141,975 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 134,754 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 134,754 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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F598 VSC is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 F598 VSC, 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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F598 VSC is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 12 August 1988.

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