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G503 JNV

1989 Audi QUATTRO

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,151 mi
Last recorded216,151 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Audi QUATTRO129,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG503 JNV
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 216,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 134,171 miles

General under body corrosion to inner sills and rear panel/boot floor.

Fail 29 Jun 2024

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

General under body corrosion to inner sills and rear panel/boot floor.

Pass 23 Feb 2023 215,123 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 214,493 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 214,486 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 213,676 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 132,531 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in nearside and offside front top suspension mounts

Pass 30 Jan 2019 132,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres blistering on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2018 130,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 130,579 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 130,022 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 129,481 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 128,579 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 127,717 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 127,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 126,341 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 126,341 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 124,767 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 123,187 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 120,874 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 120,136 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 111,218 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 111,218 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust leak manifold area

O/S/R tyre at 1.6mm limit =1.6mm

Rear exhaust cracked and corrodded

Slight play in o/s/r top suspension mounting

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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G503 JNV is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G503 JNV, 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 G503 JNV registered?

G503 JNV is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 17 October 1989.

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