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S6 RCX

2001 Audi S6

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

159,945 mi
Last recorded159,945 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi S6109,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 RCX
MakeAudi
ModelS6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 159,945 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 159,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top mounting shocker nut loose? (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 155,449 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 155,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 149,874 miles

Front Upper Front shock absorbers have movement at fixing

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle presented running on LPG

Pass 1 Mar 2021 138,290 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 138,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm of two on front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 129,343 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 122,142 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 113,248 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 113,248 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 105,563 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 96,921 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 91,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 87,759 miles

Different set of alloys wheels and tyres fitted at time of re-test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 87,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 80,083 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 80,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 71,585 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 71,342 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,300 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 64,246 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 59,006 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 55,881 miles

Two rear seats by tailgate not fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2007 55,879 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Two rear seats by tailgate not fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2006 48,176 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 48,174 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Deep cracks/cuts to offside rear inner tyre wall

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

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

How Reliable is the Audi S6?

Based on 5,068 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,549
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 111
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 49
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S6 RCX is a 2001 Audi S6 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2001 Audi S6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 109,174 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 S6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S6 RCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Audi S6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S6 RCX is a 2001 Audi S6, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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