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H550 AKL

1990 Audi QUATTRO

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,698 mi
Last recorded122,698 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Audi QUATTRO111,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH550 AKL
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2025 122,698 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 122,220 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 122,085 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 121,679 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 121,223 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 119,733 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 119,725 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 119,639 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on tread

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Fail 21 Apr 2017 119,639 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nearside front outer cv gaiter split and leaking (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn low on tread

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 29 Apr 2016 118,169 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 115,681 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 114,523 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 111,980 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 111,663 miles

minor engine oil leak

offside front fog lamp not working

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2010 110,479 miles

Advisory items as per last report on Test No. 204060370202 27/09/10 SF

Fail 27 Sep 2010 110,479 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint badly corroded.

small chip in windscreen zone (A).

Pass 16 Apr 2009 101,110 miles

off side front floor pan starting to corrode.

off side front tyre worn to the limit on inner edge of tread.

rear exhaust box joint badly corroded.

Fail 9 Apr 2009 101,109 miles

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

off side front floor pan starting to corrode.

off side front tyre worn to the limit on inner edge of tread.

rear exhaust box joint badly corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 91,909 miles

near side front lower arm inner bushes starting to seperate

rear exhaust joint in very poor condition.

Fail 2 Apr 2008 147,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED TO THE LIMIT.

near side front lower arm inner bushes starting to seperate

rear exhaust joint in very poor condition.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 83,778 miles

near side front lower arm bush seperating and soft to the limit.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 74,950 miles

near side door handle sticks

slight fliud around near side rear brake caliper piston seal(no leak at time of test)

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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H550 AKL is a 1990 Audi QUATTRO in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 H550 AKL, 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 H550 AKL registered?

H550 AKL is a 1990 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H550 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H550 AKL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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