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R56 DFE

2003 Audi RS6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,009 mi
Last recorded113,009 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi RS682,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 DFE
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 113,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2025 111,048 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 110,075 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 108,593 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 108,075 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 107,240 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 106,170 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 104,958 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 104,354 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 101,953 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 92,533 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 87,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 87,247 miles

Nearside Outer 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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 74,376 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

gearbox sump corroded but not leaking

Fail 5 Jul 2013 74,376 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

gearbox sump corroded but not leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2012 65,672 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 54,674 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 50,682 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,398 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 44,398 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,829 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R56 DFE is a 2003 Audi RS6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R56 DFE, 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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R56 DFE is a 2003 Audi RS6, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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