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V10 XAJ

2008 Audi RS6

Black Petrol 4991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,743 mi
Last recorded98,743 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi RS668,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 XAJ
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 98,743 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 93,250 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 93,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 88,297 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 86,953 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 85,513 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 78,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 70,708 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 70,698 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 67,762 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 62,686 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 61,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Front (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Front (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 45,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 43,101 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 42,667 miles

All discs slightly pitted + slight wear lip

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 42,197 miles

Oil leak

Undertray is damaged beyond repair.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 42,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Undertray is damaged beyond repair.

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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V10 XAJ is a 2008 Audi RS6 in Black with a 4,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V10 XAJ, 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 V10 XAJ registered?

V10 XAJ is a 2008 Audi RS6, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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