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SP53 TRZ

2003 Audi RS6

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,485 mi
Last recorded95,485 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi RS682,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 TRZ
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 95,485 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 94,883 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,844 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 92,719 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

indicator 'tell-tale' audio device operative/visual device is inoperative.

undertray damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2018 92,719 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe to filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

undertray damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2017 91,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 91,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 89,539 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 89,537 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 84,560 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 80,234 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 80,234 miles

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 78,303 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 73,505 miles

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

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

Oil leak

cut on inner and outer wall of nearside rear tyre

front brake discs showing wear

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

rear brake discs corroded

slight slope to reg plate lettering,characters not likely to be misread

Fail 7 Dec 2011 73,505 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

cut on inner and outer wall of nearside rear tyre

front brake discs showing wear

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

rear brake discs corroded

slight slope to reg plate lettering,characters not likely to be misread

Pass 14 Dec 2010 68,138 miles

oil contamination engine/gearbox

Pass 27 Mar 2009 49,605 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 49,605 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,717 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 36,038 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 32,346 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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SP53 TRZ is a 2003 Audi RS6 in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP53 TRZ, 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 SP53 TRZ registered?

SP53 TRZ is a 2003 Audi RS6, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is SP53 TRZ safe to buy?

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