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R5 AXX

2001 Audi RS4 Avant

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

309,907 mi
Last recorded309,907 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi RS4 Avant91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 AXX
MakeAudi
ModelRS4 Avant
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 309,907 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 309,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 303,060 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 299,868 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 299,868 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 295,836 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 288,345 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 281,537 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front minor oil weep from engine

Offside Rear light cluster minor crack in lense

Pass 29 Aug 2014 261,704 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 254,712 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 254,712 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 234,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 212,452 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 212,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 200,311 miles

boot area full not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Aug 2010 199,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

boot area full not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2009 179,594 miles

Both rear tyres on limits.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in centre of tread.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 160,491 miles

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

Front brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 142,839 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 115,251 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 84,274 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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R5 AXX is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R5 AXX, 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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What year was R5 AXX registered?

R5 AXX is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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