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MA51 FTA

2008 Audi RS6

Black Petrol 4806cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,362 mi
Last recorded82,362 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi RS668,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 FTA
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,806cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 82,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 131,813 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 130,209 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 127,138 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 127,138 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 81,709 miles

covers are fitted below car

Pass 17 Jan 2023 123,100 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 81,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers are fitted below

Pass 17 Jan 2022 118,837 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 115,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 79,000 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 76,434 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 114,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 114,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 107,060 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 107,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 73,527 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 97,248 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 97,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 86,649 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 86,649 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 74,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn below 1.6mm

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn below 1.6mm

Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,969 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,130 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 59,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads getting low

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 50,108 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Sep 2013 49,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,295 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,866 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 41,346 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,772 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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MA51 FTA is a 2008 Audi RS6 in Black with a 4,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Audi RS6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 68,822 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 MA51 FTA, 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 18 years old, this Audi RS6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MA51 FTA is a 2008 Audi RS6, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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