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VK03 AVL

2003 Audi RS6

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

145,755 mi
Last recorded145,755 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi RS682,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 AVL
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 145,755 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s rack boot twisted

Fail 21 Mar 2026 145,628 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 139,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 133,513 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 133,386 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 127,096 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 121,065 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 121,065 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 112,782 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 106,655 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,631 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 91,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to calliper flexi (3.6.B.2c)

various suspension bushes worn but no play

Fail 15 Mar 2018 91,741 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to calliper flexi (3.6.B.2c)

various suspension bushes worn but no play

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,006 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly distorted

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 85,992 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel slightly distorted

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 65,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,901 miles

slight brake judder from both rear brakes

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 58,900 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight brake judder from both rear brakes

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 52,569 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 52,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,536 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 49,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front anti roll bar links securing bolts not fully tightened

Pass 27 Mar 2010 44,168 miles

all tyres slightly perished on outer apex of tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2010 43,682 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s/r brake disc corroded/pitted

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,330 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,045 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 28,501 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 97,930 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake discs rusty due to lack of use and only just passed test

Fail 8 May 2006 27,370 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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VK03 AVL is a 2003 Audi RS6 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 VK03 AVL, 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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VK03 AVL is a 2003 Audi RS6, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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