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R5 VTH

2001 Audi RS4 Avant

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,469 mi
Last recorded112,469 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi RS4 Avant91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 VTH
MakeAudi
ModelRS4 Avant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 112,469 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 112,468 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working both rear fog lights inop (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/f outer drive shaft boot splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 109,952 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 107,203 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 107,156 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2022 105,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 105,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 104,079 miles

Exhaust rear mount broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 102,027 miles

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 102,027 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 97,434 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 93,654 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 86,453 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 86,453 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 81,057 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 74,825 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 VTH is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VTH, 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 VTH registered?

R5 VTH is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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