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G297 EGM

1989 Audi QUATTRO

Black Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,822 mi
Last recorded53,822 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Audi QUATTRO129,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG297 EGM
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 53,822 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 53,360 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 53,329 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 52,499 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 50,170 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 50,170 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 50,167 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 50,167 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm plus worne on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm plus worne on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 49,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm plus worne on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm plus worne on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 44,999 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 40,324 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 40,324 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 36,887 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,283 miles

all four tyres slightly out of shape

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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G297 EGM is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO in Black with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 G297 EGM, 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 G297 EGM registered?

G297 EGM is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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