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VE53 VZT

2003 Audi RS6

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

286,560 mi
Last recorded286,560 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi RS682,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 VZT
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 286,560 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 282,688 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 263,296 miles

Windscreen has damage outside the swept area

Pass 26 Nov 2015 235,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 208,775 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 190,771 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 169,306 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 147,262 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 147,261 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 124,943 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 101,175 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 101,174 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 86,736 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 86,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 78,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Nov 2006 62,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front and rear tyres side walls damaged.

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VE53 VZT is a 2003 Audi RS6 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VE53 VZT, 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 VE53 VZT registered?

VE53 VZT is a 2003 Audi RS6, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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