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R5 BFV

2001 Audi RS4

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,904 mi
Last recorded143,904 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi RS495,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 BFV
MakeAudi
ModelRS4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 143,904 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 143,460 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 143,135 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 142,649 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 142,530 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 141,968 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 141,570 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 140,227 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 140,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2016 138,371 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 138,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 May 2014 136,973 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2013 134,020 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 127,145 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 121,348 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal has slight play

vacumm pipe to fuel pressure regulator slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2010 111,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 111,063 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 96,813 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 80,188 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres starting to crack on inner side walls

rear tyres 2/3 mm

Fail 7 Apr 2008 80,021 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres 2/3 mm

Pass 11 Apr 2007 64,438 miles

both outer sills covered

door shuts are covered

engine covers and undershielding in place

engine fault warning light is lit

hubcaps on roadwheels

nearside rear anti-roll bar link arm is rubbing against driveshaft.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,663 miles

How Reliable is the Audi RS4?

Based on 23,377 MOT tests across 1,729 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
4,183
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 272
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 100
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 97
coil spring broken 94
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R5 BFV is a 2001 Audi RS4 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Audi RS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 95,592 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi RS4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R5 BFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R5 BFV registered?

R5 BFV is a 2001 Audi RS4, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is R5 BFV safe to buy?

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