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FB52 AAX

2003 Audi RS6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,025 mi
Last recorded143,025 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi RS682,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 AAX
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 143,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all suspension pipes coroded

all tyres have small cuts to sidewalls

Fail 6 Nov 2018 143,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

all suspension pipes coroded

all tyres have small cuts to sidewalls

Pass 15 Nov 2017 139,333 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

small cuts to both rear tyres

Fail 10 Nov 2017 139,332 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear tyres perished

small cuts to both rear tyres

Pass 14 Oct 2016 136,312 miles

both rear tyres cuts to sidewalls

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Oct 2016 136,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cuts to sidewalls

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Nov 2015 130,333 miles

cut sidewall o/s/r tyre

discs corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

washers weak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 130,333 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front & rear brake discs poor condition

osr tyre cuts on outer side wall

rear suspension pipes rusty

washers poor opperation

Pass 8 Feb 2013 128,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all front upper suspension arms inner bushes slight play

cuts to both rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 30 Jan 2013 128,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all front upper suspension arms inner bushes slight play

cuts to both rear tyre sidewalls

damage to nearside rear lamp unit

Pass 14 Oct 2011 119,335 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on tread

gas suspension pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight play in os steering rack inner joint

torque reaction bushes slightly deteriorated

wipers poor

Fail 13 Oct 2011 119,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on tread

cuts in osr tyre outer sidewall

gas suspension pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight play in os steering rack inner joint

torque reaction bushes slightly deteriorated

wipers poor

Pass 20 Jan 2011 112,057 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cuts in osr tyre rim protector

Pass 16 Nov 2009 99,316 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 99,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2009 92,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 81,573 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 81,573 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 73,353 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 67,637 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FB52 AAX is a 2003 Audi RS6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 FB52 AAX, 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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FB52 AAX is a 2003 Audi RS6, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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