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XR51 OWR

2002 Audi RS4

Red Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,824 mi
Last recorded153,824 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi RS4100,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXR51 OWR
MakeAudi
ModelRS4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 153,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 153,823 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 153,349 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 152,541 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 148,765 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 146,682 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 144,693 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 138,780 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 135,866 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 132,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

electric link adrift ns drive shaft

Fail 12 May 2016 132,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

electric link adrift ns drive shaft

Fail 15 Apr 2015 127,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 127,247 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 119,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Mar 2013 117,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 114,213 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 114,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake discs rusty and worn

grease leak on o/s inner c/v boot

Pass 10 Mar 2011 102,258 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,547 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 80,481 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 70,741 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 70,741 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,411 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,212 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 42,194 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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XR51 OWR is a 2002 Audi RS4 in Red with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Audi RS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 100,704 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XR51 OWR, 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 24 years old, this Audi RS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XR51 OWR registered?

XR51 OWR is a 2002 Audi RS4, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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