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DE03 ZKX

2003 Audi RS6

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,179 mi
Last recorded123,179 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi RS682,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ZKX
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 123,179 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 120,117 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 115,664 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2020 113,358 miles

Front and rear inner suspension arm bushes slightly worn

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2019 111,500 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 111,494 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S Front & Rear Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 105,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc scored

Offside Front Brake disc scored

Fail 12 Sep 2018 105,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc scored

Offside Front Brake disc scored

Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,251 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,658 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 78,808 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 78,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,221 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 76,205 miles

nail in osr tyre

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,168 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,353 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 53,590 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,558 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 38,038 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 2 May 2007 37,842 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 30,116 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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DE03 ZKX is a 2003 Audi RS6 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DE03 ZKX, 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 DE03 ZKX registered?

DE03 ZKX is a 2003 Audi RS6, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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