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PDL 73

1988 Audi QUATTRO

White Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

87,268 mi
Last recorded87,268 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Audi QUATTRO119,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDL 73
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 87,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 87,237 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 86,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 86,549 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 86,461 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 86,338 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 86,257 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 86,210 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 86,079 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 138,250 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 85,918 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,855 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,813 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 85,718 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 85,600 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 85,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 85,237 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 85,066 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 82,829 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 82,551 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 81,416 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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PDL 73 is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO in White with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1988 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 119,912 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 PDL 73, 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 38 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PDL 73?

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What year was PDL 73 registered?

PDL 73 is a 1988 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 6 June 1988.

Is PDL 73 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDL 73 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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