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R56 GON

2008 Audi RS6

Silver Petrol 4991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

135,324 mi
Last recorded135,324 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi RS668,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 GON
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 135,324 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 131,775 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 122,469 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 121,500 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 119,554 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 115,434 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 113,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,659 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 97,249 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 86,041 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 83,799 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 81,613 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 81,581 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2012 75,470 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 64,490 miles

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

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

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

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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R56 GON is a 2008 Audi RS6 in Silver with a 4,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 R56 GON, 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 R56 GON registered?

R56 GON is a 2008 Audi RS6, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is R56 GON safe to buy?

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