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8897 UR

1987 Audi QUATTRO

White Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,803 mi
Last recorded138,803 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Audi QUATTRO114,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8897 UR
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 138,803 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 138,499 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 138,428 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 138,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 137,126 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 133,266 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 127,566 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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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8897 UR is a 1987 Audi QUATTRO in White with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 114,168 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 8897 UR, 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 39 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8897 UR registered?

8897 UR is a 1987 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 25 August 1987.

Is 8897 UR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8897 UR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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