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GV53 HBN

2003 Audi RS6

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,223 mi
Last recorded156,223 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi RS682,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 HBN
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 156,223 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 143,086 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 134,806 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 132,922 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 132,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 127,776 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 127,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 120,759 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 106,034 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 106,034 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 89,932 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres on 3-4mm

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 89,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres on 3-4mm

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 70,419 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 54,914 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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GV53 HBN is a 2003 Audi RS6 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV53 HBN, 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 GV53 HBN registered?

GV53 HBN is a 2003 Audi RS6, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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