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A16 SCS

2004 Audi RS6

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,975 mi
Last recorded67,975 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi RS678,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SCS
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 67,975 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 67,197 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 66,724 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 64,127 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 61,784 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 59,793 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 59,417 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 59,095 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 58,183 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,433 miles

Offside Front Road wheel has been repaired

Fail 30 Mar 2017 57,432 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative Dash tell tale not working (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel has been repaired

Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,059 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,646 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,286 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake pipe slightly blistering

offside front brake pipe slightly blistering

Fail 22 Apr 2014 48,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake pipe slightly blistering

offside front brake pipe slightly blistering

Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,499 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,088 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 37,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,761 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 28,327 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,327 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,545 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage on outer wall

offside rear tyre has a slight bulge on outer wall

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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A16 SCS is a 2004 Audi RS6 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Audi RS6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 78,328 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 A16 SCS, 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 22 years old, this Audi RS6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 SCS registered?

A16 SCS is a 2004 Audi RS6, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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