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F780 RAR

1989 Audi QUATTRO

Grey Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,312 mi
Last recorded100,312 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Audi QUATTRO129,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF780 RAR
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 100,312 miles

Front exhaust corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 100,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 100,257 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 100,257 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2022 100,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2022 100,257 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2021 100,257 miles

(exhaust system corroded)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (upper top mount bush worn) (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2008 98,373 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 96,535 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 96,535 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 95,239 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 95,239 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F780 RAR is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO in Grey with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F780 RAR, 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 F780 RAR registered?

F780 RAR is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F780 RAR safe to buy?

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