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T71 TAU

1999 Audi QUATTRO

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,050 mi
Last recorded163,050 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi QUATTRO122,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT71 TAU
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 163,050 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil springs corroded

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2014 159,196 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 145,088 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 212,438 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 212,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 208,759 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 208,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 201,128 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 201,128 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 191,469 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/s/f door mirror glass obscured.

Fail 16 Feb 2009 191,469 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/s/f door mirror glass obscured.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 179,418 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 179,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 161,557 miles

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

Fail 25 Sep 2006 161,557 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 146,735 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

disc pads cannot be seen properly

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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T71 TAU is a 1999 Audi QUATTRO in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 122,190 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 T71 TAU, 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 27 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T71 TAU registered?

T71 TAU is a 1999 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is T71 TAU safe to buy?

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