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Y848 RSE

2001 Audi RS4

Purple Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

96,727 mi
Last recorded96,727 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi RS495,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 RSE
MakeAudi
ModelRS4
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 96,727 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel hose ferrule corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 96,716 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel hose ferrule corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 96,710 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Ferrule corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 96,645 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (Rear brake hoses) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated (Ferrules corroded) (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 96,527 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel hose ferrule corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 96,522 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel hose ferrule corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 96,248 miles

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 96,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 95,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 93,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 93,700 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 91,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 87,908 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 87,905 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 84,597 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 79,580 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 79,580 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

o/s/r diff seal leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2013 74,517 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 74,517 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 68,136 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,136 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 62,695 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 55,217 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,756 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,876 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,401 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 40,401 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 34,771 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 34,769 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

slight damage to rear number plate

small cut across inner edge of tread at nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Audi RS4?

Based on 23,377 MOT tests across 1,729 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
4,183
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 272
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 100
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 97
coil spring broken 94
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Y848 RSE is a 2001 Audi RS4 in Purple with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2001 Audi RS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 95,592 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y848 RSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi RS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Audi RS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y848 RSE is a 2001 Audi RS4, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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