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RS52 ADE

2003 Audi RS6

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,119 mi
Last recorded153,119 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi RS682,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS52 ADE
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 153,119 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 153,096 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions test not completed due to excessive smoke levels (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 148,978 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2018 148,978 miles

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2018 148,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on inner arch (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on inner arch (4.1.D.2)

E.M.L light on

both front brake flex hoses starting to crack

oil leaks

Pass 31 Jan 2017 142,403 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre void of tread on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 142,403 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre void of tread on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 138,776 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH AND DEFORMED IN PLACES ON THE INNER SHOULDER AREA

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder area

Fail 6 Jan 2016 138,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm of the two (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH AND DEFORMED IN PLACES ON THE INNER SHOULDER AREA

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder area

Pass 5 Nov 2014 130,388 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 126,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight center exhaust blow

small screen damage

Pass 19 Feb 2013 116,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 116,462 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 116,460 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 104,056 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 78,096 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 60,309 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,655 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 37,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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RS52 ADE is a 2003 Audi RS6 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RS52 ADE, 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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RS52 ADE is a 2003 Audi RS6, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is RS52 ADE safe to buy?

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