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YF52 RCY

2002 Audi RS6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,457 mi
Last recorded125,457 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi RS685,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 RCY
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 125,457 miles

Bonnet stay strut getting weak. !!

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 125,457 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet stay strut getting weak. !!

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 122,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing thin / getting close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 122,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both indicators. (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 120,525 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 120,525 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 118,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 118,523 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 115,718 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 115,187 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 111,917 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 109,330 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 104,130 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 100,267 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 94,749 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 90,240 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 81,747 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 71,043 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 59,923 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 59,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 45,805 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 45,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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YF52 RCY is a 2002 Audi RS6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YF52 RCY, 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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YF52 RCY is a 2002 Audi RS6, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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