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Y498 UGK

2001 Audi RS4 Avant

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,352 mi
Last recorded123,352 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi RS4 Avant91,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 UGK
MakeAudi
ModelRS4 Avant
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 123,352 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 123,346 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 122,222 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 120,062 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 117,359 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 116,338 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 111,645 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 111,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Head lamp adjuster linkage on NSF suspension arm not fully secured

NS screen washer poor

NSF tyre worn inner edge

OSF fog lamp not working

OSF tyre worn on inner edge with cuts to inner side wall

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2015 108,587 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 105,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 105,334 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 96,908 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 96,908 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 95,014 miles

near side front top suspension cup cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2011 95,014 miles

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

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

near side front top suspension cup cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2010
Pass 23 Jun 2009 90,092 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 90,092 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,889 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 61,765 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 61,757 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

NSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2006 52,987 miles

o/s/f wheel rim buckled slightly

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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Y498 UGK is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 Y498 UGK, 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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What year was Y498 UGK registered?

Y498 UGK is a 2001 Audi RS4 Avant, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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