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R500 FOR

2001 Audi RS4 Avant

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,493 mi
Last recorded85,493 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi RS4 Avant91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 FOR
MakeAudi
ModelRS4 Avant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 85,493 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 85,276 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 79,755 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 77,935 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,935 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,695 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 75,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 70,628 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 65,055 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall poor condition

Fail 3 May 2012 65,055 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall poor condition

Pass 5 May 2011 60,100 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 56,251 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 51,642 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 51,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2008 45,951 miles

brake warning light shows on dash.

front brake inbalence near the limit.

small chip in windscreen on off side.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,356 miles

exhuast centre to rear section clamp damaged.

rear lower arm front bushes seperated to the limit.

track rod ends look like they may not be fully pulled up in to position.

Pass 8 May 2006 36,410 miles

Minor exhaust leaks from centre joints

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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R500 FOR is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R500 FOR, 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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R500 FOR is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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The MOT history for R500 FOR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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