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FV52 HMY

2003 Audi RS6

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

193,908 mi
Last recorded193,908 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi RS682,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 HMY
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 193,908 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 193,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 187,110 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Hydraulic pipes for rear shocks corroded

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broken

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 187,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Hydraulic pipes for rear shocks corroded

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broken

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 180,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 180,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 177,616 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 171,784 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 166,064 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 164,339 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 161,620 miles

Offside indicator flashing faster than nearside

rear indicators slightly obscured (after market lights fitted)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 161,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside indicator flashing faster than nearside

rear indicators slightly obscured (after market lights fitted)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 157,981 miles

minor blow from catalyst rear joints

slight movement in rear caliper sliders noted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 150,255 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 150,255 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 137,068 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 129,868 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 121,032 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 114,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2012 114,686 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 May 2011 104,860 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 104,860 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,938 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 94,524 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 94,524 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 81,602 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 81,302 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 63,863 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 55,627 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 40,145 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 25,371 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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FV52 HMY is a 2003 Audi RS6 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 FV52 HMY, 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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FV52 HMY is a 2003 Audi RS6, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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