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S16 XRS

2004 Audi RS6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,747 mi
Last recorded119,747 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi RS678,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 XRS
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 119,747 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 119,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake warning light on

Pass 16 Jun 2020 119,089 miles

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

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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 115,287 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 115,278 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 111,863 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 107,262 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 102,026 miles

front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,808 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 96,808 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 90,314 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 85,831 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,676 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 74,962 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 73,146 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 64,385 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 49,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlight washer pipes leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,245 miles

headlight washer pipes leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,147 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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S16 XRS is a 2004 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 2004 Audi RS6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 78,328 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 S16 XRS, 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 22 years old, this Audi RS6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S16 XRS registered?

S16 XRS is a 2004 Audi RS6, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is S16 XRS safe to buy?

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