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G44 SMX

1990 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,855 mi
Last recorded126,855 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Audi QUATTRO111,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG44 SMX
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 126,855 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 126,567 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 126,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 126,567 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 126,564 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 126,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 126,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 126,393 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 126,349 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount bush Excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount bush Excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 126,208 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 126,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 202,227 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2014 200,529 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 124,602 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 124,600 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 124,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 121,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 118,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 110,899 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 110,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake pipes to front brake hoses rusting

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 104,737 miles

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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G44 SMX is a 1990 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 111,527 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 G44 SMX, 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 36 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G44 SMX registered?

G44 SMX is a 1990 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 27 February 1990.

Is G44 SMX safe to buy?

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