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SY52 VXS

2002 Audi RS6

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,788 mi
Last recorded93,788 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi RS685,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 VXS
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 93,788 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 92,973 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored--worn--case hardening coming off (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

all rubber bushes at rear perished/worn

Fail 8 Feb 2022 92,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored--worn--case hardening coming off (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

all rubber bushes at rear perished/worn

Pass 8 Apr 2020 92,077 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 91,105 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage lower (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front inner cv boot area grease around gard

Fail 7 Jan 2019 91,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage lower (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front inner cv boot area grease around gard

Pass 19 Jan 2018 90,032 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 88,843 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 85,455 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 81,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 81,947 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 77,158 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but cords not exposed

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 5 Jul 2013 72,385 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,898 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,033 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,873 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2008 43,833 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,441 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 25,537 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 25,537 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 25,065 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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SY52 VXS is a 2002 Audi RS6 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SY52 VXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY52 VXS registered?

SY52 VXS is a 2002 Audi RS6, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is SY52 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 VXS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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