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OV08 YJR

2008 Audi RS6

Blue Petrol 4991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,058 mi
Last recorded101,058 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi RS668,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 YJR
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 101,058 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 99,964 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 99,334 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes at calipers slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 99,333 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes at calipers slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 98,706 miles

both front brake flexy ferrules corroded

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2019 96,233 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,216 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 87,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 75,392 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,169 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,538 miles

Nearside Rear Inner disc corroded and pitted to excess

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

Offside Rear Inner corroded and pitted to excess

excessive oil leak from around engine area

Fail 4 Sep 2015 54,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Inner disc corroded and pitted to excess

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

Offside Rear Inner corroded and pitted to excess

excessive oil leak from around engine area

Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,009 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,775 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 31,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2012 31,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,388 miles

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)

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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OV08 YJR is a 2008 Audi RS6 in Blue with a 4,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OV08 YJR, 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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OV08 YJR is a 2008 Audi RS6, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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