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Y197 HPE

2001 Audi RS4 Avant

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,700 mi
Last recorded76,700 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi RS4 Avant91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 HPE
MakeAudi
ModelRS4 Avant
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 76,700 miles

os rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2016 76,700 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

os rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 71,143 miles

EML Light on.

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

Front brake discs pitted.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 56,403 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 48,475 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 37,094 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 59,391 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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Y197 HPE is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y197 HPE, 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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Y197 HPE is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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