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G731 YPV

1990 Audi QUATTRO

Black Petrol 2309cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

157,551 mi
Last recorded157,551 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Audi QUATTRO111,527 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG731 YPV
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,309cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 157,551 miles

evidence of filler on nearside outer sill believed to be levelling purposes

poss noise from wheel bearing?

rear silencer very rusty

some play at offside front suspension top mounting

Fail 17 Oct 2008 157,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

evidence of filler on nearside outer sill believed to be levelling purposes

evidence of severe overheating at offside rear brake, discs and pads poor also nearside rear caliper appears damp recomend further wheels off inspection

rear silencer very rusty

some play at offside front suspension top mounting

Pass 12 Oct 2007 152,365 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 152,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 152,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Nov 2006
Fail 30 Oct 2006 147,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 142,952 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 142,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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G731 YPV is a 1990 Audi QUATTRO in Black with a 2,309cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 G731 YPV, 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 G731 YPV registered?

G731 YPV is a 1990 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 7 March 1990.

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