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R5 GXG

2003 Audi RS6

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,141 mi
Last recorded83,141 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi RS682,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 GXG
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 83,141 miles

Both battery terminals loose

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Sills panels fitted preventing full inspection

Wet conditions during test

Fail 19 Feb 2022 83,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Both battery terminals loose

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Sills panels fitted preventing full inspection

Wet conditions during test

Pass 28 Sep 2017 79,109 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,096 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 72,960 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 68,676 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 68,676 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,421 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 67,421 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,242 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 64,142 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 63,058 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,982 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,007 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,791 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 51,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 46,237 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 39,286 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 39,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R5 GXG is a 2003 Audi RS6 in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R5 GXG, 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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What year was R5 GXG registered?

R5 GXG is a 2003 Audi RS6, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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