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R55 DNA

2003 Audi RS6

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,818 mi
Last recorded137,818 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi RS682,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 DNA
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2021 137,818 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 137,017 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 132,260 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 127,736 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2015 121,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filter corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 121,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filter corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 119,047 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 111,437 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 101,454 miles

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

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

rear disc worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 98,796 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 95,509 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 83,301 miles

N/Side front tyre wearing on inside edge

N/Side rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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

O/Side front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 83,297 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/Side front tyre wearing on inside edge

N/Side rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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

O/Side front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 68,855 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 68,853 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 49,953 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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R55 DNA is a 2003 Audi RS6 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R55 DNA, 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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R55 DNA is a 2003 Audi RS6, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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