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V251 DSO

1999 Audi QUATTRO

Green Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,081 mi
Last recorded139,081 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi QUATTRO122,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 DSO
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 139,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

hand brake readings req excessive force but locking eventually

Fail 5 Jul 2018 139,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

hand brake readings req excessive force but locking eventually

Pass 6 Jul 2017 131,931 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 127,443 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 127,443 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 119,355 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 119,355 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 105,994 miles

Airbag light on

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 96,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on

front anti roll bar link pin bushes starting to split

nsf top arm suspension bushes starting to split

Fail 28 Aug 2008 96,633 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on

front anti roll bar link pin bushes starting to split

nsf top arm suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 27 Aug 2007 87,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2007 87,727 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 79,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 79,986 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V251 DSO is a 1999 Audi QUATTRO in Green with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V251 DSO, 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 V251 DSO registered?

V251 DSO is a 1999 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V251 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V251 DSO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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