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OV52 XOA

2003 Audi RS6

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,979 mi
Last recorded79,979 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi RS682,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 XOA
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 79,979 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of auto gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside/offside ()

all suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

Fail 17 Jun 2019 79,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of auto gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside/offside ()

all suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,497 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

rust - corrosion on underbody components

some damage on offside outer tyre wall

some perrishing - cracking on front brake flexi - hoses

underbonnet engine covers fitted - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 6 Jun 2018 76,460 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

rust - corrosion on underbody components

some damage on offside outer tyre wall

some perrishing - cracking on front brake flexi - hoses

underbonnet engine covers fitted - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,263 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 71,195 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear all rubber suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

all tyres cracking/perishing within tread pattern

engine covers/undertrays/outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection

suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,431 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 May 2014 67,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside door mirror housing (taped)

drivers drop window not operating

intermitent fault on front door catches

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of treads

nearside interia trim panel missing/adrift exposing wiring

offside front tyre worn on outer edge of treads

play in nearside of steering rack when operating

slight damage to all tyr outer side walls (no exposed cords)

some deterioration on front of exhaust system (flexis)

some rusting on underbody suspension pipes

wear on front brake pads and front brake discs

Fail 22 May 2014 67,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside door mirror housing (taped)

drivers drop window not operating

intermitent fault on front door catches

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of treads

nearside interia trim panel missing/adrift exposing wiring

offside front tyre worn on outer edge of treads

play in nearside of steering rack when operating

slight damage to all tyr outer side walls (no exposed cords)

some deterioration on front of exhaust system (flexis)

some rusting on underbody suspension pipes

wear on front brake pads and front brake discs

Pass 29 May 2013 64,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS (tyre presure monitoring system) fault indicator illuminated on dashboard

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers drop window not operational

some wear on nearside and offside front brake pads and brake discs

somw deterioration on front of exhaust system

Pass 31 May 2012 59,641 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)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front flexi's some detrioration

some rusting on suspension fluid pipes

tyre presure warning indicator illuminated on dashboard

Pass 11 May 2011 54,771 miles

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

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

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

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

some damage to both front tyre outer side walls

Fail 11 May 2011 54,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

some damage to both front tyre outer side walls

Pass 5 May 2010 48,810 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear suspension hose has slight wear

Fail 4 May 2010 48,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear suspension hose has slight wear

Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,887 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 43,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 43,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

cuts in nearside front and rear tyre walls

front brake pads getting worn

Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,292 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 31,691 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 17,756 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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OV52 XOA is a 2003 Audi RS6 in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Audi RS6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 82,868 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 RS6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV52 XOA, 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 23 years old, this Audi RS6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV52 XOA is a 2003 Audi RS6, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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