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R5 VFY

2007 Audi RS4 Avant

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,626 mi
Last recorded116,626 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi RS4 Avant71,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 VFY
MakeAudi
ModelRS4 Avant
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 116,626 miles

Nearside DRL not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides ,inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 116,624 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside DRL not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides ,inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 107,678 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 106,269 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 100,673 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 93,811 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 87,960 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,992 miles

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 81,181 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 81,165 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (1.7.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres have slight outer sidewall damage

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,618 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak needs attention ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 75,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,624 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 62,755 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,086 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 48,478 miles

Nearside rear road spring is incomplete but not affecting vehicle stability.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,044 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,817 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 VFY is a 2007 Audi RS4 Avant in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Audi RS4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 71,898 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 R5 VFY, 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 19 years old, this Audi RS4 Avant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R5 VFY registered?

R5 VFY is a 2007 Audi RS4 Avant, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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