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G72 ESB

1990 Audi QUATTRO

Grey Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

280,571 mi
Last recorded280,571 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Audi QUATTRO111,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG72 ESB
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 280,571 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 174,249 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 280,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on edge's

Fail 25 Sep 2019 174,049 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and offside front inner sill corrode but not within 30cm

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on edge's

Pass 8 Sep 2018 173,746 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 172,641 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 172,117 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 171,468 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 169,727 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 168,581 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 166,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s outter sill's have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2011 164,893 miles

Offside front, inner sill, corroded. Not within mot perscibed area

Offside rear inner wheel arch/ boot floor, corroded. Not within mot perscibed area

Slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 31 Aug 2010 163,056 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 160,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 156,816 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 156,816 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 156,813 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

front and rear floor pans rusty

n/s and o/s/front inner front wheel arches rusty. Central front bulkhead rusty

o/s/rear boot floor corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2007 155,168 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 31 Oct 2006 151,333 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 21 Oct 2005 145,143 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 145,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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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G72 ESB is a 1990 Audi QUATTRO in Grey with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G72 ESB, 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 G72 ESB registered?

G72 ESB is a 1990 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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