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J55 YRS

2003 Audi RS6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,178 mi
Last recorded162,178 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi RS682,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 YRS
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 162,178 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 157,784 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Number plate bulbs flickering

Pass 13 Jan 2018 150,920 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 146,859 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 142,259 miles

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

both front brake disks lipped

both rear brake disks lipped

Pass 25 Mar 2015 126,433 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 19 Feb 2014 122,791 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

UNDER TRAYS AND SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Pass 19 Feb 2014 122,791 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

UNDER TRAYS AND SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Pass 5 Apr 2013 114,461 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 103,040 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 103,040 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 98,229 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 24 Jun 2010 90,793 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 90,792 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 85,871 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 85,871 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2008 77,277 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 63,405 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 46,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear view mirror missing

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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J55 YRS is a 2003 Audi RS6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J55 YRS, 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 J55 YRS registered?

J55 YRS is a 2003 Audi RS6, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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