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MSV 552

2005 Audi RS6

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,221 mi
Last recorded159,221 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi RS684,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSV 552
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 159,221 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 159,153 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 159,131 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 159,088 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 157,934 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 155,421 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 152,665 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 149,375 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 139,482 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 May 2013 121,312 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 121,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 101,676 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 84,574 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 81,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2010 81,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 77,022 miles

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

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

Coolant light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs starting to pit

Pass 11 Sep 2009 62,580 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 62,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 55,231 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 34,225 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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MSV 552 is a 2005 Audi RS6 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Audi RS6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 84,452 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 MSV 552, 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 21 years old, this Audi RS6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MSV 552 registered?

MSV 552 is a 2005 Audi RS6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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