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K23 DCS

2003 Audi RS6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,446 mi
Last recorded121,446 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi RS682,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 DCS
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 121,446 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 120,568 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2024 114,359 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 107,104 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2022 99,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 90,238 miles

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess all (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 90,229 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2018 90,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 90,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 89,079 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,727 miles

Nearside Front tyre signs of fouling suspension leg

Offside Front tyre worn off on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,159 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 78,934 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 78,844 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 67,810 miles

o/s and n/s front upper arms inner mounting bushes splitting

Fail 28 Dec 2012 67,801 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

o/s and n/s front upper arms inner mounting bushes splitting

o/s front tyre screw in tread

Pass 28 Dec 2011 56,647 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside washer jet partially blocked but clearing screen

Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,857 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,631 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,340 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 37,476 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,030 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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K23 DCS is a 2003 Audi RS6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 K23 DCS, 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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K23 DCS is a 2003 Audi RS6, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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