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EA58 GBX

2008 Audi RS6

Black Petrol 4991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,097 mi
Last recorded65,097 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Audi RS668,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 GBX
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 65,097 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 65,091 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 62,302 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 62,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 59,721 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 56,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 46,651 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 45,781 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 43,643 miles

Exhaust guard loose.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight fluctuation. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight fluctuation. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 41,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 38,653 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 38,457 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported vacuum pipe to rear silencer rubbing nsr driveshaft (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 33,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 30,027 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,998 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 23,686 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front brake discs scored

rear brake discs scored

Pass 14 Oct 2011 15,899 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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EA58 GBX is a 2008 Audi RS6 in Black with a 4,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EA58 GBX, 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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EA58 GBX is a 2008 Audi RS6, first registered on 26 October 2008.

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