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RS52 EXS

2003 Audi RS6

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,859 mi
Last recorded100,859 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi RS682,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS52 EXS
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 100,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 98,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 97,018 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 93,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 89,981 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil resedue/moisture around lower gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 86,138 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 84,924 miles

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 13 Dec 2016 82,600 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,363 miles

Centre Front engine and undercovers fitted

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 76,233 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 73,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 70,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,379 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 58,379 miles

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

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

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

under engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,967 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 51,824 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,192 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 38,205 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 32,630 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 25,471 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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RS52 EXS is a 2003 Audi RS6 in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RS52 EXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RS52 EXS registered?

RS52 EXS is a 2003 Audi RS6, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is RS52 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS52 EXS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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