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PUW 264Y

1983 Audi QUATTRO

Blue Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,248 mi
Last recorded62,248 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Audi QUATTRO101,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUW 264Y
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 62,248 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 62,232 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 62,202 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 62,169 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 62,159 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 62,147 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 62,126 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 62,117 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 62,107 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 62,097 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,082 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 61,991 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 61,964 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,948 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 61,922 miles

n/s/f chassis rail damaged

not a very clear pattern on o/s headlamp aim

Fail 26 Nov 2008 61,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

live wire adrift from grommet on battery isolator

n/s wiper lose on spindal

n/s/f chassis rail damaged

not a very clear pattern on o/s headlamp aim

rear seat not clipped in

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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PUW 264Y is a 1983 Audi QUATTRO in Blue with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PUW 264Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PUW 264Y registered?

PUW 264Y is a 1983 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 29 April 1983.

Is PUW 264Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUW 264Y shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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