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W500 HEP

2001 Audi RS4 Avant

Red Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,452 mi
Last recorded139,452 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi RS4 Avant91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW500 HEP
MakeAudi
ModelRS4 Avant
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 139,452 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 139,425 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 139,275 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 138,944 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 138,822 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 138,684 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 138,501 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 137,577 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 132,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 124,852 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 116,082 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 116,082 miles

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 3 Dec 2010 104,654 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 94,455 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 82,068 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 70,351 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 66,952 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 61,897 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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W500 HEP is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant in Red with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W500 HEP, 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 W500 HEP registered?

W500 HEP is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is W500 HEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W500 HEP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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