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R40 EUA

2008 Audi RS6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,024 mi
Last recorded149,024 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi RS668,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 EUA
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 149,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect near excess (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect near excess (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 147,723 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 143,710 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 143,710 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 137,672 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 132,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2017 131,762 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 114,684 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 104,586 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)

under trays and engine covers obscuring some testable items

Fail 4 Sep 2015 104,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe holed at lower rear suspension mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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)

under trays and engine covers obscuring some testable items

water pipes corroded and leaking under offside front wheel arch

Fail 22 Aug 2014 97,269 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 97,269 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 84,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,914 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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R40 EUA is a 2008 Audi RS6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R40 EUA, 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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What year was R40 EUA registered?

R40 EUA is a 2008 Audi RS6, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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