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X423 DEP

2001 Audi RS4 Avant

Red Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

87,929 mi
Last recorded87,929 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi RS4 Avant91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX423 DEP
MakeAudi
ModelRS4 Avant
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 87,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml on.

Pass 18 Jul 2024 86,527 miles

eml on.

Pass 7 Jul 2023 84,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml on.

Pass 24 Jun 2022 82,786 miles

Engine light showing a fault

Pass 6 Jul 2021 81,458 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 80,787 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 80,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 79,981 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust front flexy joints deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2019 79,981 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust front flexy joints deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2018 78,853 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 78,833 miles

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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 78,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 78,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust corrded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted, Engine cover fitted.

Fail 7 Jun 2018 78,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust corrded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted, Engine cover fitted.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,639 miles

covers under bonnet obscuring some items from view.

damage to n/s rear bumper and lamp and lower front bodywork.

o/s and n/s rear tyre outer walls cracking.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,455 miles

Rear Child seats fitted in rear so unable to fully inspect belts

Wiper blades smearing but drivers view of road ok.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 71,024 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 71,024 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 68,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 17 Apr 2013 68,645 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake discs pitted

Fail 7 Apr 2011 66,191 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 64,187 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 64,162 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,465 miles

255/35/zr18 94y pirelli p zero rosso

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

engine under tray broken

Fail 7 Jan 2009 56,465 miles

255/35/zr18 94y pirelli p zero rosso

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine under tray broken

Pass 5 Jan 2008 48,259 miles

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

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

exhaust rear mounting corrodeing

Pass 3 Jan 2007 39,546 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 39,544 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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X423 DEP is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant in Red with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 X423 DEP, 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 X423 DEP registered?

X423 DEP is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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