Audi Rs4 Avant
From 441 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 8 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 19% of Rs4 Avant failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 38.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £102.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 92.2% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2001 | 82.8% | number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rs4 Avants tested had between 77,021 and 125,667 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 101,370 median miles, the Rs4 Avant has 0.011 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Rs4 Avant MOT pass rate?
The Audi Rs4 Avant has a 88.9% MOT pass rate based on 441 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Rs4 Avant?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Rs4 Avant is number plate does not conform to the specified requirements, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Rs4 Avant at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Rs4 Avant is 101,370 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 77,021 and 125,667 miles.
Buying a used Rs4 Avant?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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