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B5 RSU

2002 Audi RS4 Avant

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,661 mi
Last recorded132,661 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi RS4 Avant78,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RSU
MakeAudi
ModelRS4 Avant
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 132,661 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 132,555 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 131,936 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 130,955 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 129,800 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 127,978 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 126,561 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 126,559 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 123,637 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 122,731 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 119,894 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 117,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 115,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 115,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Suspension arm missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 114,433 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 109,761 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2010 102,348 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 92,897 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 85,500 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 75,110 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 57,157 miles

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)

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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B5 RSU is a 2002 Audi RS4 Avant in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Audi RS4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 78,934 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 B5 RSU, 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 24 years old, this Audi RS4 Avant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B5 RSU is a 2002 Audi RS4 Avant, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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