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B5 RUX

2001 Audi RS4 Avant

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,532 mi
Last recorded128,532 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi RS4 Avant91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RUX
MakeAudi
ModelRS4 Avant
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 128,532 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 122,375 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 113,326 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 104,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear tyres are wearing thin on outter edges and also starting to perish

ns wing mirror insecure

Fail 21 May 2014 104,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear tyres are wearing thin on outter edges and also starting to perish

ns wing mirror insecure

Pass 10 May 2013 90,560 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 30 May 2012 84,797 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 May 2012 84,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2011 72,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs coroded

Fail 26 May 2011 72,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs coroded

Pass 26 May 2010 60,870 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 49,013 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2009 48,897 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2009 48,696 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 43,134 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,166 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 RUX is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RUX, 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 RUX is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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