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F880 SJB

1989 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,470 mi
Last recorded133,470 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Audi QUATTRO129,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF880 SJB
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 133,470 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 133,210 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 132,204 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 130,654 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 130,303 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 129,906 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 13 Sep 2019 129,631 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 129,173 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 128,188 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 128,188 miles

Braking system leaking on cylinder under main brake cylinder. can be viewed dripping from a bolt on underside of unit. (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 127,816 miles

Front Exhaust bracket corroded and breaking up

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield dropped and rattling

Pass 2 Sep 2015 127,339 miles

Front Exhaust clamp corroded away

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 125,667 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 124,328 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 124,328 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 122,867 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 121,950 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 121,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 116,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cooling fan stays on

Pass 3 Nov 2008 113,320 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 111,511 miles

slight play in offside front shock absorber internals ..

Pass 30 Oct 2006 109,081 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 109,081 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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F880 SJB is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F880 SJB, 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 F880 SJB registered?

F880 SJB is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 24 April 1989.

Is F880 SJB safe to buy?

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