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H212 XYC

1990 Audi QUATTRO

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,875 mi
Last recorded178,875 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Audi QUATTRO111,527 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH212 XYC
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 178,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

battery inscure

Pass 22 Dec 2010 174,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 174,219 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 174,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise battery insecure

advise both front top shock support mounts

Pass 1 Nov 2007 167,199 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 167,196 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 159,632 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 159,045 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Service 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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H212 XYC is a 1990 Audi QUATTRO in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H212 XYC, 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 H212 XYC registered?

H212 XYC is a 1990 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 1 October 1990.

Is H212 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H212 XYC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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