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G888 NBD

1990 Audi QUATTRO

Grey Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

413,049 mi
Last recorded413,049 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Audi QUATTRO111,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG888 NBD
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 413,049 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 412,855 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front floor pans distorted

front tyres wearing on inner edge

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

slight oil leak

Fail 11 May 2022 412,847 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front floor pans distorted slightly

corrosion steering/suspension components

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2021 412,822 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 256,344 miles

7 pin socket slightly loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing on inner edges

both front seats slightly loose in runners but not insecure or dangerous

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2018 254,469 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 250,573 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 249,103 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 247,154 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 243,156 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 241,268 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 232,997 miles

corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch

front no plate cracked slightly

front tyres worn heavily on inside edge

slight exhaust blow rear silencer joint

Pass 17 Nov 2011 222,543 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 222,543 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2010 218,223 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 16 Feb 2010 218,223 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 215,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front anti roll bar link bush perishing.

Offside front inner wing corroding.

Slight play in offside front suspension strut top mount.

Fail 19 Jan 2009

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front anti roll bar link bush perishing.

Offside front inner wing corroding.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight play in offside front suspension strut top mount.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 204,243 miles

Various areas of underseal lifting on underside and various areas of underside corroding.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Fail 22 Dec 2006 203,771 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 193,326 miles

Both dip beams low. †

Main light switch loose.

O/S & N/S rear sections of main steel brake starting to corrode.

O/S/F flexible brake hose rubber starting to crack. †

Fail 4 Jan 2006 193,326 miles

Both dip beams low. †

Main light switch loose.

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S & N/S rear sections of main steel brake starting to corrode.

O/S/F flexible brake hose rubber starting to crack. †

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

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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G888 NBD 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 72.7%.

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 G888 NBD, 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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G888 NBD is a 1990 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 6 April 1990.

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