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S555 MWM

2008 Audi RS6

Blue Petrol 4991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,401 mi
Last recorded119,401 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi RS668,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 MWM
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 119,401 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 116,916 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 113,210 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 113,176 miles

EPC and Traction Control warning lamps illuminated.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 113,176 miles

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

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

EPC and Traction Control warning lamps illuminated.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 113,006 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin on inner face of brake disc.

Fail 18 Aug 2016 113,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front brake pads wearing thin on inner face of brake disc.

Pass 19 Sep 2015 105,357 miles

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

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

coolant leak

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2015 105,357 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coolant leak

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 88,200 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 69,173 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 69,173 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 50,128 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 50,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 33,255 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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S555 MWM is a 2008 Audi RS6 in Blue with a 4,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S555 MWM, 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 S555 MWM registered?

S555 MWM is a 2008 Audi RS6, first registered on 6 December 2008.

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