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Y38 DAB

2001 Audi RS4 Avant

Purple Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,876 mi
Last recorded77,876 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi RS4 Avant91,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 DAB
MakeAudi
ModelRS4 Avant
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,876 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight on lock to lock check (2.2.D.1)

brake pipes have an additional coating applied

factory covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 77,754 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 77,273 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 76,027 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,522 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 69,980 miles

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

off side front tyre wall starting to stlit

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

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

off side rear suspenshion top arm starting to seze in bush

Pass 24 Jun 2006 60,432 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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Y38 DAB is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant in Purple with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y38 DAB, 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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Y38 DAB is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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