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RS51 XKS

2003 Audi RS6

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

78,355 mi
Last recorded78,355 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi RS682,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS51 XKS
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 78,355 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 75,967 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 75,338 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 75,319 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 74,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 73,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 72,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 71,071 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,507 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 68,303 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,946 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bushes (both sides) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,539 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 3/4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,839 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 22 Feb 2015 61,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 8 Mar 2014 60,170 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 57,380 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 57,374 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 53,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 53,896 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,575 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,554 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,726 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2008 35,857 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,116 miles

* * * ALL TYRE VALVES ARE CORRODED * * *

Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,862 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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RS51 XKS is a 2003 Audi RS6 in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RS51 XKS, 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 RS51 XKS registered?

RS51 XKS is a 2003 Audi RS6, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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