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R5 FLV

2001 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,900 mi
Last recorded115,900 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 FLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 115,900 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 115,608 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 115,290 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 114,420 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 114,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 113,368 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 113,350 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 112,039 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 109,222 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 105,850 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 101,689 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 100,141 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 100,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 90,210 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 90,210 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,992 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 80,992 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,952 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 80,952 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,646 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 79,634 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 72,457 miles

front discs and pads worn

rear discs worn to limit

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 4 Aug 2008 72,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs and pads worn

rear discs worn to limit

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,144 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 46,025 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 45,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil or some type of fluid contaminating front under side of engine / suspenion (advise) to remove engine covers underside and inspect for leaks

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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R5 FLV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R5 FLV, 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.

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What year was R5 FLV registered?

R5 FLV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is R5 FLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 FLV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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