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B5 HOT

2001 Audi RS4 Avant

Red Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

87,862 mi
Last recorded87,862 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi RS4 Avant91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 HOT
MakeAudi
ModelRS4 Avant
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 87,862 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 85,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 84,926 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 84,340 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,420 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 77,410 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,914 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,251 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 52,994 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

suspension components are slightly rusty

Pass 11 May 2013 50,678 miles

front brake discs rusted

Pass 5 May 2012 45,970 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,517 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,720 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 33,551 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

rear exhaust bracket requires attention soon

Pass 29 Nov 2007 31,564 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,195 miles

chip in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 14 Nov 2005 23,412 miles

How Reliable is the Audi RS4 Avant?

Based on 7,553 MOT tests across 494 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,636
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
494
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
position lamp(s) not working 115
constant velocity joint gaiter split 97
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 69
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 64
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B5 HOT is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant in Red with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2001 Audi RS4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 91,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi RS4 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 HOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi RS4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Audi RS4 Avant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B5 HOT is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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