CarVerify

Free Car Check

R5 VBT

2002 Audi RS6

Blue Petrol 4200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

176,922 mi
Last recorded176,922 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi RS685,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 VBT
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 176,922 miles

both front brake hose flexi ferrules are corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 173,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 169,697 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 161,946 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 157,508 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 157,088 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 154,300 miles

Both exhaust flexi's deteriorated

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 145,364 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin wearing close to warning wires (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess front and rear dynamic ride pipe work starting to show signs of corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 142,257 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 142,257 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 139,670 miles

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

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

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

offside outer cv gaitor cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2015 136,560 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 134,288 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 130,500 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 125,653 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 122,384 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 113,693 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 108,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 104,869 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 98,845 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 98,842 miles

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

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

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
Full Audi RS6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R5 VBT is a 2002 Audi RS6 in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2002 Audi RS6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 85,476 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 VBT, 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 24 years old, this Audi RS6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R5 VBT?

You can check the full history of R5 VBT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R5 VBT registered?

R5 VBT is a 2002 Audi RS6, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is R5 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 VBT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R5 VBT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R5 VBT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.