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Y298 HPC

2001 Audi RS4 Avant

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,967 mi
Last recorded150,967 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi RS4 Avant91,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 HPC
MakeAudi
ModelRS4 Avant
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 150,967 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 147,822 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 144,151 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 137,084 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 128,349 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 127,695 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 127,127 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 125,340 miles

engine covers and undertrays sill skirts fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2017 120,841 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 119,342 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 119,237 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 111,752 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 102,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 102,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 89,639 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 89,639 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 79,599 miles

front and rear brake discs starting to pit

Fail 1 Apr 2008 79,597 miles

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

front and rear brake discs starting to pit

Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,728 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y298 HPC is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y298 HPC, 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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Y298 HPC is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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