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SCZ 9729

2001 Audi RS4

Purple Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,705 mi
Last recorded97,705 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi RS495,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 9729
MakeAudi
ModelRS4
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 97,705 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 97,637 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 97,445 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 97,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 96,474 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 96,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,487 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 95,487 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 93,793 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 93,793 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,994 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 88,427 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 88,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2012 85,894 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not to ply or cords

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 82,582 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,218 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,334 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 62,322 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,335 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 42,083 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,026 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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SCZ 9729 is a 2001 Audi RS4 in Purple with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SCZ 9729, 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 SCZ 9729 registered?

SCZ 9729 is a 2001 Audi RS4, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is SCZ 9729 safe to buy?

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