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L165 PES

1993 Audi QUATTRO

Red Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,688 mi
Last recorded54,688 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Audi QUATTRO131,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL165 PES
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 54,688 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 54,460 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 54,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 54,244 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 53,961 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 53,949 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 53,079 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 53,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,263 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 52,263 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 52,205 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 52,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 52,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 52,057 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has general underbody corrosion in keeping with its age

Pass 1 Oct 2014 51,886 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 51,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 51,765 miles

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

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

front coil springs judder /in top plates

n/s/r h/brake sticking slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,674 miles

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

front coil springs judder in top plate fixing

Fail 16 Oct 2012 51,657 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front coil springs judder in top plate fixing

Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,381 miles

front coil springs turning in spring seats

Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,920 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 81,419 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,534 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 49,813 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 49,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 49,346 miles

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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L165 PES is a 1993 Audi QUATTRO in Red with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1993 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 131,685 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 L165 PES, 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 33 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L165 PES registered?

L165 PES is a 1993 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L165 PES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L165 PES shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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