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VE53 FOV

2003 Audi RS6

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

157,293 mi
Last recorded157,293 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi RS682,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 FOV
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 157,293 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 154,960 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

front offside headlight cleaning wash jet inoperative

Pass 20 Jul 2018 152,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 147,919 miles

Oil leak ()

engine managment light on

Pass 21 Oct 2016 140,681 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

engine warning lamp on

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 29 Oct 2015 130,965 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 125,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front c link bushes worn

front discs slightly scored inner face

nsf tyre slight wear to inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 119,660 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Upper Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 112,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2012 112,283 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear headlamp sensor broken

Pass 19 Oct 2011 98,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSR suspension pipe corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 87,332 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 70,614 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,480 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/door mirror cracked.oil leak from engine.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,061 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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VE53 FOV is a 2003 Audi RS6 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 VE53 FOV, 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 VE53 FOV registered?

VE53 FOV is a 2003 Audi RS6, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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