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WX51 BUU

2001 Audi RS4

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

89,507 mi
Last recorded89,507 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi RS495,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 BUU
MakeAudi
ModelRS4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 89,507 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Front exhaust cover loose

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Front subframe corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2025 89,505 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Front exhaust cover loose

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Front subframe corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 87,668 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 86,356 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 86,072 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 85,551 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 84,893 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 84,818 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 84,772 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 84,744 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 81,104 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 81,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,071 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,629 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,780 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,706 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 58,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2011 53,937 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 53,937 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 51,588 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,239 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 50,239 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

ADVISE n/s rear tyre damage to side wall

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,852 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 39,331 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,331 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,928 miles

corrosion build up on both rear brake disc's

Pass 9 Sep 2005 24,410 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 24,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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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WX51 BUU is a 2001 Audi RS4 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 WX51 BUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX51 BUU registered?

WX51 BUU is a 2001 Audi RS4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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