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R5 SKX

2003 Audi RS6

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,885 mi
Last recorded106,885 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi RS682,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 SKX
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 106,885 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 105,486 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 103,562 miles

MIL lamp on (23/05/2003)

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 12 Jul 2023 103,562 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

MIL lamp on (23/05/2003)

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 29 Jul 2022 102,713 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 100,420 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 97,873 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 97,869 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,705 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 90,780 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 84,630 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,821 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 76,793 miles

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

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

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

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

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,979 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,122 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,809 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 55,804 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,738 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,724 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,217 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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R5 SKX is a 2003 Audi RS6 in Grey 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 R5 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

R5 SKX is a 2003 Audi RS6, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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