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VIB 4131

1985 Audi QUATTRO

Grey Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,442 mi
Last recorded181,442 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Audi QUATTRO114,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 4131
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 181,442 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 3 Jan 2023 181,352 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking / perishing

Offside Front tyre cracking / perishing

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 181,175 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 181,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 180,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 180,171 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/end of trans tunnel (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 178,723 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 178,723 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 176,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to exhaust system joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 171,193 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 170,119 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 170,112 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 170,112 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 170,112 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 170,112 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 168,861 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 168,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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VIB 4131 is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO in Grey with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1985 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 114,096 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 VIB 4131, 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 41 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VIB 4131 registered?

VIB 4131 is a 1985 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for VIB 4131 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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