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HUG 557Y

1983 Audi QUATTRO

Black Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,820 mi
Last recorded96,820 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Audi QUATTRO101,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUG 557Y
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 96,820 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 96,820 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 96,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 96,909 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 96,661 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower centre outer sill slighty corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 96,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 96,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

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

rear lower sills to aches corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2019 96,293 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

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

rear lower sills to aches corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 95,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer n/s rear tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front Lower o/s front lower inner wheel arch to floor corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,995 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 94,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,347 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 92,225 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 90,041 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 89,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 85,393 miles

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 30 Mar 2006 85,186 miles

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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HUG 557Y is a 1983 Audi QUATTRO in Black with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1983 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 101,286 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 HUG 557Y, 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 43 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HUG 557Y registered?

HUG 557Y is a 1983 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 25 May 1983.

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The MOT history for HUG 557Y shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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