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Y11 SEL

2001 Audi RS4 Avant

Purple Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

313,436 mi
Last recorded313,436 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi RS4 Avant91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 SEL
MakeAudi
ModelRS4 Avant
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 313,436 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 310,112 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 288,353 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 288,353 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 May 2013 264,752 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 243,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake warning light on

centre exhaust mounting`s missing

dipstick jammed

engine management light on

oil leaks

water leak engine area

Fail 17 May 2012 243,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake warning light on

dipstick jammed

engine management light on

oil leaks

water leak engine area

Pass 23 May 2011 223,361 miles

Exhaust front pipes flexi sections deteriorated.

NSR brake pads getting low.

Rear brake discs worn and corrosion encroaching onto faces.

Fail 18 May 2011 223,356 miles

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

Exhaust front pipes flexi sections deteriorated.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NSR brake pads getting low.

Rear brake discs worn and corrosion encroaching onto faces.

Pass 11 May 2010 203,118 miles

Exhaust downpipes flexi sections deteriorated.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses deteriorated.

OSF lower suspension arm (rear) inner bush worn.

Oil residue at engine bay,lower.

Pass 9 May 2009 180,510 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 154,390 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 127,579 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 127,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear differential oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2006 105,510 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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Y11 SEL is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant in Purple with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y11 SEL, 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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Y11 SEL is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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