2001 Audi Rs4 Avant — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 392 MOT tests analysed for the 2001 Audi Rs4 Avant, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes. Its pass rate of 87.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (74.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.5% | 41 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.9% | 23 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.1% | 16 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.1% | 12 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.5% | 10 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.3% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 19 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 17 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 14 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 11 |
| 5 | Wipers | 10 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 10 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 17.6% | 69 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.8% | 66 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.2% | 48 |
| 4 | Tyres | 10.7% | 42 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 8.2% | 32 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 6.4% | 25 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 78 | 7.7% |
| 90-120k | 132 | 12.9% |
| 120-150k | 109 | 20.2% |
| 150k+ | 56 | 10.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86 | 15.1% |
| 2022 | 85 | 11.8% |
| 2023 | 77 | 10.4% |
| 2024 | 81 | 14.8% |
| 2025 | 63 | 12.7% |
What to check before buying a 2001 Rs4 Avant
Before buying a 2001 Audi Rs4 Avant, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 10.5% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (10.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (5.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (4.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2001 Audi Rs4 Avants pass their MOT?
87.0% of the 392 2001 Audi Rs4 Avant MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2001 Audi Rs4 Avant?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.5% of tests, followed by suspension (5.9%).
Does the 2001 Rs4 Avant get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.7% in the 60-90k band to 10.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 392 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.