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3 RS

2016 Audi RS6

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

71,499 mi
Last recorded71,499 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi RS647,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 RS
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 71,499 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 27,816 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 70,410 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 27,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess DRC Pipes (Inner wheel arch) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 69,400 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 26,483 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 26,483 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,353 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 25,785 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 63,855 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 25,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner rim (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner rim (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 24,566 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 23,912 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 23,295 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 21,829 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 20,411 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 18,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 16,398 miles

Nearside 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 bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 13,915 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 11,599 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 9,627 miles

How Reliable is the Audi RS6?

Based on 15,293 MOT tests across 1,156 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
4,608
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 273
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 199
constant velocity joint gaiter split 167
Headlamp aim too low 114
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 110
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3 RS is a 2016 Audi RS6 in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2016 Audi RS6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 47,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi RS6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 RS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi RS6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 10 years old, this Audi RS6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 3 RS registered?

3 RS is a 2016 Audi RS6, first registered on 24 October 2016.

Is 3 RS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 RS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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