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B5 RRS

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

143,106 mi
Last recorded143,106 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RRS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 143,106 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 142,355 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 139,734 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 138,767 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 138,232 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 137,515 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 135,724 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 134,067 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 132,658 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 127,452 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 125,156 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 120,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres well worn on inner edges.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 115,969 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 95,590 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 83,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Sep 2009 71,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 71,295 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,820 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 68,820 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 64,033 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 59,165 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 59,165 miles

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

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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B5 RRS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 109,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 RRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 RRS registered?

B5 RRS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is B5 RRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 RRS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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