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G579 UAE

1989 Audi QUATTRO

Grey Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,501 mi
Last recorded176,501 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 Audi QUATTRO129,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG579 UAE
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 176,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 176,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 175,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 173,011 miles

advise fitment of n/s/r caliper/ cable clip.

play in both front strut top mounts.

play in rear wheel inner track control arm. rear propshaft damper breaking up. play in o/s/f trackrod end.

signs of fluid around n/s/f inner rack boot.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 168,511 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 156,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 150,791 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 150,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 144,826 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 144,781 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G579 UAE is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO in Grey with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G579 UAE, 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 G579 UAE registered?

G579 UAE is a 1989 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 28 September 1989.

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