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RS52 AUD

2002 Audi RS6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,331 mi
Last recorded53,331 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi RS685,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS52 AUD
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 53,331 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 52,384 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 51,151 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 49,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 48,680 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 47,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 46,294 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 46,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability lower bolt and bush missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 45,432 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 43,264 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,065 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 41,985 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine Cover Fitted

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 39,475 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre Side Wall Damage

Offside Front Tyre Side Wall Damage

Offside Rear Tyre Side Wall Damage

Pass 25 Oct 2014 36,829 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 35,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 33,751 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 30,976 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,486 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 25,875 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,571 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 22,350 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 20,531 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 18,462 miles

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

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 AUD is a 2002 Audi RS6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RS52 AUD, 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 RS52 AUD registered?

RS52 AUD is a 2002 Audi RS6, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is RS52 AUD safe to buy?

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