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AA51 ATE

2004 Audi RS6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,609 mi
Last recorded121,609 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi RS678,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 ATE
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 121,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cats both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 119,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat,lambda probe threads (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 119,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat,lambda probe threads (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 117,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 115,838 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 111,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides all over in various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 111,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides all over in various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 106,922 miles

Nearside Front curb damage to tyre wall not to cord

both front tyres scrubbing off

Fail 15 Jul 2017 106,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

All upper rubber suspention joints N/S/F O/S/F Deteriated

Both front tyres scrubing inner edges

Nearside Front tyre curb damage cut no cords

engine covers and under trays

Pass 3 Oct 2016 99,887 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 90,363 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,178 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,846 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,837 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,107 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,318 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)

o/s rear shock absorber pipe has slight leak

Fail 11 Feb 2010 47,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

o/s rear shock absorber pipe has slight leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,281 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,175 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 39,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,083 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,955 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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AA51 ATE is a 2004 Audi RS6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 AA51 ATE, 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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AA51 ATE is a 2004 Audi RS6, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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