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R5 XVB

2002 Audi RS6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

127,409 mi
Last recorded127,409 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi RS685,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 XVB
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 127,409 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks from under engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 127,376 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks from under engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 125,092 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 123,767 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 123,607 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 123,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Character spacing incorrect. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Character spacing incorrect. (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 123,282 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 123,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 119,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight oil leak underside

slight rusty underside

Pass 16 Nov 2017 117,829 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 111,687 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 111,683 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both front and rear (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 102,853 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 98,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 94,862 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 85,476 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all upper suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2011 76,131 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 76,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,280 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,129 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 61,127 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,516 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 53,515 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 46,155 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 46,153 miles

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

Cut in offside rear sidewall

DRC pipes slightly corroded

Gearbox prop shaft seal leaking

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak around gearbox sump

Pass 1 Jul 2006 40,898 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 34,814 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 XVB is a 2002 Audi RS6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 XVB, 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.

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What year was R5 XVB registered?

R5 XVB is a 2002 Audi RS6, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is R5 XVB safe to buy?

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